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Project Control Specialist - Schedule

Location Saint Louis

Job Code 16370

# of openings 1

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Project Controls – Scheduler

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Project Control Specialist for our Power Delivery Project Services Business Unit. This position will report to the Project Services Area Lead with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. The Project Control Specialist will interact productively with key members of a project team, under the direction of a Project Manager. Minimal travel is required for this position.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Works closely with the team, project managers, and engineers to develop Transmission project schedules

• Has an understanding of complex projects and how they work

• Possess an understanding of scheduling and cost knowledge, can interact with key project team members from a variety of backgrounds

• Understand CPM scheduling, Earned Value Management, and Schedule Risk Analysis

• Experience with scheduling engineering and construction projects

• Identify and interpret work scope, technical sequencing, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

• Develop, maintain, and support project schedule development

• Work with management to ensure the schedule represents the execution plan

• Effectively communicate with various project teams and internal workgroups

• Report project status to project manager and engineer and provide visibility to critical deliverables through phone calls, emails, and/or meetings

• Manage changes and keep project teams aware of changes to the scope, budget, schedule

• Prepare cost performance and cash flow projections utilizing budget and cost-loaded schedules

• Update tasks and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as indicated in progress updates

• Attend meetings as required (internal and with the client)

• The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and work independently

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or client

Required Education/Experience

• BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or Construction Management and/or related field experience

• Candidate must have 2+ years of professional Project Controls experience

• Proficient in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Advanced Excel Skills

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Ability to work in a matrix environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desired Education/Experience

• Electrical utilities and power distribution experience

• Experience working on various-sized projects/programs

• Knowledge of Oracle, SAP, Smart-Sheet, and Power BI

• Certification from AACE or PMI

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401K

• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

• New Dads and Moms Benefit program

• Fertility Benefits

• Gender-affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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