Project Scheduler

AES•Houston, TX

About The Position

AES Clean Energy is seeking an experienced and innovative Project Scheduler to support the AES Scheduling team. The role develops, maintains, and optimizes project schedules for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including PV, BESS, and HV. It supports cross-functional alignment across Development, Pre-Construction, and Execution, promotes schedule accuracy, and contributes to the success of the EPC Business Operations Unit through proactive planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder collaboration. The Project Scheduler works with project managers and stakeholders to maintain clear communication and shared understanding of project objectives. The role provides scheduling support to colleagues, monitors contract compliance and project progress, and reports on schedule performance, critical paths, and risks. It also contributes to improving scheduling processes and procedures in line with organizational standards and industry best practices.

Requirements

Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong strategic planning and analytical thinking capabilities.
Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks.
Effective collaboration and stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new tools, processes, and technologies.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in Project Scheduling or Project Controls within renewable energy, construction, or EPC sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of industry trends, emerging scheduling practices, and new technologies, and recommend tools and techniques to improve performance.
Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to support communication, alignment, and shared understanding of project objectives.
Provide proactive support and backup to fellow schedulers and promote adherence to project controls principles, processes, and methodologies.
Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, and deliver regular status reports covering key performance indicators, critical-path updates, and risk assessments.
Monitor contract compliance and report potential issues to relevant stakeholders.
Track project progress against approved plans, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions based on performance analysis.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of scheduling processes and procedures.
Identify, evaluate, and escalate project risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to protect schedule integrity and project success.
Lead project scheduling meetings and provide insights on schedule adherence, critical paths, and risk exposures.
Collaborate with Estimating and Labor Compliance teams to support efficient EPC Business Operations Unit operations.