Senior Project Scheduler

K&A Engineering•Springfield, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

K&A Power Group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Scheduler & Planner to join their team in Springfield, Massachusetts. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the energy and utility sectors within a dynamic, people-focused team. The Senior Project Scheduler will be responsible for developing and managing Oracle Primavera P6 schedules, collaborating with stakeholders, reporting on progress and KPIs, and ensuring accuracy and adherence to project frameworks. The position also involves supporting project controls systems and promoting a proactive safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management or related discipline preferred
10+ 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

Nice To Haves

Scheduler has no authority to direct field work

Responsibilities

Ability to independently develop schedules on behalf of Owner within the framework of Owner’s operating processes including adherence to standard Work Breakdown Structures and activities
Working with the team to develop, manage and maintain Oracle Primavera P6 schedules for all assigned projects
Working with all stakeholders to update and maintain schedules
Developing the Baseline Schedule to provide the means to compare actual progress against the baseline plan
Reporting on upcoming milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) to Owner management
Alerting project managers of project activities that may be in jeopardy of falling behind
Applying logic ties within the schedule and maintaining key milestones and activity codes
Developing scheduling reports in P6 and reviewing and analyzing back-up documentation for accuracy
Support Project Controls reporting and dashboards
Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices.