Project Scheduler

K&A Engineering•East Hampton, NY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

K&A Power Group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Scheduler to join their team in Hartford, Connecticut. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects within the energy and utility sectors as part of a dynamic, people-focused team where contributions are valued. The Project Scheduler will be responsible for developing and managing Oracle Primavera P6 schedules, updating and maintaining them with stakeholder input, and reporting on progress and key performance indicators. The role involves applying logic ties, maintaining milestones, and generating scheduling reports, while also supporting project controls reporting and E-Builder systems. The Scheduler will promote a proactive safety culture and has no authority to direct field work.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management or related discipline preferred
8+ years of Project Management Scheduling concepts
Responsible for Planning & Scheduling activities for large, complex engineering and/or construction projects.
Understand and manage projects from concept to complete.
Strong knowledge using Oracle Primavera P6: 6+ years P6 Project level Scheduling
Required experience in Excel, Power BI, and E-Builder
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design, construction, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling
Power utility industry construction/maintenance project experience (Substation, T&D focus)
Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools.
Ability to work in concert with clients, ability to keep client satisfaction a top priority.
Deadline driven, able to handle pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
Self-motivated & require minimum supervision.
Willingness to grow, learn, lead, and develop/expand business.
Understanding level of cost controls skills
Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting
Excellent leadership and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Independently develop schedules on behalf of Owner within the framework of Owner’s operating processes, including adherence to standard Work Breakdown Structures and activities.
Develop, manage, and maintain Oracle Primavera P6 schedules for all assigned projects.
Update and maintain schedules with input from all stakeholders.
Develop the Baseline Schedule to provide a means to compare actual progress against the baseline plan.
Report on upcoming milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) to Owner management.
Alert project managers of project activities that may be in jeopardy of falling behind.
Apply logic ties within the schedule and maintain key milestones and activity codes.
Develop scheduling reports in P6 and review and analyze back-up documentation for accuracy.
Support Project Controls reporting and dashboards.
Support the integration and use of project controls systems, such as E-Builder.
Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices.