Staff Project Scheduler

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Staff Project Scheduler provides project construction readiness, work planning, communications, and management reporting to support the timely completion of transmission line construction projects. The role helps transition projects from conceptual development plans to construction by developing readiness implementation plans, coordinating with stakeholders, building and maintaining schedules, monitoring progress, and reporting on risks and schedule performance. Field inspections may be conducted as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, operations management, supply chain management, or business management; relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy or industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least eight years of applicable work experience in project scheduling, construction management, or construction operations in a corporate or electric utility environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project Professional or other enterprise scheduling software, including experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules across multiple work streams.
• Proficiency with SAP (e.g., SAP PM, PP, MM, MRP, P6, or APO) or other enterprise work management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio), including experience developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical personnel to gather and exchange information, resolve issues, plan activities, and meet or exceed objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction readiness reviews to support the timely transition from conceptual development plans to construction.
• Develop project construction readiness implementation plans, including readiness analysis, activities, and reporting.
• Conduct activity mapping and task identification reviews with stakeholders using transmission system development plans, GIS data systems, aerial photography, and facility maps.
• Interface with project stakeholders to identify desired outcomes, project deliverables, and risk impacts.
• Build and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project Professional software.
• Perform field inspections as necessary to ensure on-time performance of task schedules.
• Manage project forecasting and monitor pre-construction activities; prepare readiness reports and establish metrics to ensure timely work progress.
• Analyze monthly schedule progress deviations and determine critical path exceptions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to fitness club discounts and an on-site wellness center at the Houston headquarters
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of employee contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior