Scheduler - Planning & Cost Control

Iberdrola • Augusta, ME

4d • $78,000 - $97,600 • 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
• Organize, compile, summarize and analyze project cost and project schedule data/statistics
• Produce meaningful conclusions related to a portfolio of projects.
• Providing work packages to the Project Management Office for consolidation and reporting purposes.
• Participate and administer scheduling operational processes and procedures related to cost control and scheduling
• Ability to training and verify completeness of external resources work product
• 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
• Delivering for the Business: Global view of the Business - Competent Achieving Results and continuous improvements - Advanced Initiative - Advanced Innovation & Creativity - Advanced
• Global Relationships: Flexibility & Globalization - Competent Customer Focus - Advanced Communicating & Influencing - Competent Team Work - Advanced
• Competencies Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or external) Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders)

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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees