Scheduler - Planning & Cost Control

Iberdrola•Augusta, ME

12d•$79,860 - $99,600•Onsite

About The Position

Cost Controller/Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing large moderate to complex projects schedules and data, analyzing costs and schedule data, makes solution recommendations and leads risk analysis. Key Responsibilities Cost Controller/Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing large moderate to complex projects schedules using a corporate scheduling tool such as Primavera or Microsoft Project, and risk management tools. Assists project units and Project Coordinator by developing, maintaining and the analysis of project cost and schedule data, prepares reports based on data analytics and makes recommendations to improve performance of project teams or specific projects. Uses spreadsheet, database, scheduling, and statistical software packages to analyze data, spot trends, and develop forecasts. Works independently with minimal guidance. May oversee external resources to ensure conformance to the Projects processes and procedures. Runs analysis to determine performance based on established KPIs. Leads risk analysis for team or area coordinator. Provides knowledge, recommendations and solutions supporting to project teams in order to deliver projects according with the baseline schedule and under budget.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Results oriented
Ability to organize, compile, summarize and analyze project cost and project schedule data/statistics
Ability to produce meaningful conclusions related to a portfolio of projects.
Ability to provide work packages to the Project Management Office for consolidation and reporting purposes.
Ability to participate and administer scheduling operational processes and procedures related to cost control and scheduling
Ability to train and verify completeness of external resources work product
Ability to develop presentations and produce required training to be used for internal and external resources
Ability to become proficient in risk management methodology and lead project risk analysis utilizing cost and resource loaded schedules
Must be self-directed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to work in cross functional teams
Team oriented
Ability to load cost and resources into schedules and analyze project requirements and alternatives or ability to quickly learn advanced level of software skills.(e.g., Microsoft Project or Primavera)
Working knowledge of principles and practices of AACE
Advanced computer literacy including operation of office automation products (e.g. Microsoft Office Project, Excel, Access & Lotus Notes) is required.
Experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules.
Experience with some back office financial enterprise systems such as SAP
5 Years experience in Project Controls
BS or BA from accredited college/university in a related discipline in a related analytic discipline.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and managing large moderate to complex projects schedules using a corporate scheduling tool such as Primavera or Microsoft Project, and risk management tools.
Assisting project units and Project Coordinator by developing, maintaining and the analysis of project cost and schedule data.
Preparing reports based on data analytics and making recommendations to improve performance of project teams or specific projects.
Using spreadsheet, database, scheduling, and statistical software packages to analyze data, spot trends, and develop forecasts.
Overseeing external resources to ensure conformance to the Projects processes and procedures.
Running analysis to determine performance based on established KPIs.
Leading risk analysis for team or area coordinator.
Providing knowledge, recommendations and solutions supporting to project teams in order to deliver projects according with the baseline schedule and under budget.