Senior Planner & Scheduler, Project Controls (Hybrid)
11/08/2024Locations Westwood, Massachusetts
Job Description
Senior Planner & Scheduler, Project Controls (Hybrid)
11/08/2024Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts
Our Team
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transmission Project Controls team as a Senior Project Planner & Scheduler located in Westwood, MA.
As the Senior Project Scheduler & Planner, the primary focus will be supporting the Transmission Organization: Capital Projects, Maintenance Projects, and Distribution Projects managed by Transmission across the Eversource projects portfolio.
You will complete complex tasks associated with establishing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting of costs and schedule dates associated with projects activities contained in the overall project schedules.
In addition, the Senior Project Scheduler & Planner is responsible for obtaining and providing information as well as implementing recommendations to meet project goals and positively influence project direction.
In addition, the successful candidate will assist project managers, project team stakeholders and Transmission and Engineering Controls and Contracts in determining engineering and construction resource solutions for meeting project cost and schedule objectives. Experience to apply project management theories and methodologies and utilize a variety of related project control tools.
Essential Functions
Maintain and manager Project Schedules from initiation through closeout that primarily support the Transmission Organization: Capital Projects, Maintenance Projects and Distribution Projects managed by Transmission.
Support and collaborate with different internal organizations (Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Permitting, etc.) by having properly Resource Loaded schedules, with reflective logic and duration that will inform about resources over allocation, under absorption, ability to move forward in the project due to internal / external constraints.
Develop, maintain, analyze, and manage project activities and resources to the level necessary to support project and department requirements and needs.
Establish, monitor, and report on baselines for cost and schedule.
Provide internal and external engineering and construction resource solutions for meeting project objectives.
Identify internal and external engineering and construction resources in the schedule and any engineering and construction resource constraints on current projects and future demands.
Communicate project status and resource loading with team members and management.
Anticipate project plan changes and advise team members and management of potential project impacts, conflicts and solutions.
Expedite project plan changes and negotiate and coordinate internal and external reallocation of engineering and construction resources to accommodate changes and conflicts.
Evaluate key functional department forecasts to assure desired project performance results are achieved.
Initiate actions and assist in developing alternative solutions resolving potential project impacts, resource constraints, schedule conflicts and cost overruns.
Provide consulting and support services in the areas of project planning and scheduling, project management and project controls.
Coordinate intra and inter departmental activities to assure adherence to schedule and established guidelines.
Prepare and facilitate weekly meetings reviewing project status and identify actions to resolve project impacts and schedule conflicts.
Technical Knowledge/Skills
Possess excellent multi-tasking skills, be detail oriented, meet expectations of multiple organizations and possess the ability to understand goal-driven deliverables.
Recommend the necessary actions to ensure that goals and targets are achieved.
Strong communication skills and use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals (peers and superiors) toward goal achievement; modify behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
This position requires a working knowledge of project management and scheduling techniques using Primavera P6. Experience with Power BI, STORMS, Fieldnet and C2 is highly desirable.
Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel)
Education
Bachelor’s degree Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
Experience
Minimum of eight (8) years of planning and scheduling experience required.
Primavera - P6 scheduling tool (strong desired)
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, and general movement throughout the office area.
Travel/driving will be required to Eversource office locations, project sites and contractor locations on occasion.
Must be able to work emergency storm assignments as required.
Our hybrid schedule is 90 days in the office and then move to hybrid flexible schedule.
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#LI-BC1
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Overview
Eversource is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of approximately half of New England’s transmission system, the high-voltage network of lines and substations that delivers power from where it’s generated to where it’s distributed to homes and businesses. As an integral member of our transmission team, you'll work in a dynamic and collaborative environment to identify business opportunities and balance risk-mitigation strategies to drive our growth.
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Job Level - Entry, Mid,
Senior, Executive -
Travel between CT/MA/NH
may be required
Culture
Our goal is to remain the best energy company in the nation, and to be the first with carbon-neutral operations by 2030.
We will achieve this by embracing perspectives our employees bring to the table. We are committed to:
- Fostering a workplace where all employees, customers, and stakeholders are respected and valued.
- Leveraging the unique talents, perspectives, and life experiences of every employee to drive our ongoing success.
- Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of our customers while delivering reliable energy and exceptional service.
About us
We are Eversource
Electric Operations is committed to providing safe and reliable electric service to Eversource customers. The organization is comprised of the following 5 major groups., Electric Field Operations, Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Scheduling, and Substation Operations and Field Engineering and Communications.
Transmission at Eversource
Success Profile
What makes a successful Transmission team member?
Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Customer Focus
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Positive
Employee Testimonials
Emily, Manager, Project Contracts
and Controls
Meet Emily
Emily joined Eversource in 2009 as an intern in the procurement department, where she held several key positions prior to joining the Transmission organization in 2021 as a Manager of the Contract Controls and Data Analytics organization. Emily has worked to develop her tri-state team into a results-driven Contract Management organization, responsible for full oversight of the contract lifecycle including driving process efficiencies while ensuring compliance and alignment with both business and regulatory objectives. “I enjoy encountering unique challenges each day and strategizing in a collaborative way with both internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve them. Leveraging the relationships I have built throughout my tenure at Eversource has been my key to success and has allowed me to influence positive change within the organization. I always encourage my team to remain committed to delivering value to the organization through continuous process improvement while maintaining proper governance & oversight. It’s an exciting time to be in such an evolving industry, and empowering to be able to be involved in these strategic and transformative projects to deliver reliable power to our customers.”
Alexia, Senior Specialist
Project Engagement
Meet Alexia
Alexia joined the Eversource team in Massachusetts as a Siting and Construction Specialist at the beginning of the year and she's really hit the ground running. Alexia reviews work the company is doing on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, and partners with other members of the team to develop creative community solutions for our reliability and battery storage projects. She's inspired by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her encouraging message to young women, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
Sam, Manager of Strategic
Project Development
Meet Sam
Sam has spent the past nine years at Eversource, with the last two dedicated to proving that strategic project development is more than just building transmission —it’s about bridging teams, solving complex challenges, and delivering real value to customers. As Manager of Strategic Project Development, Sam focuses on advancing projects that support the region’s energy goals while ensuring cross-functional collaboration isn’t just encouraged—it’s effective.
Job Description
Senior Planner & Scheduler, Project Controls (Hybrid)
11/08/2024Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts
Our Team
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transmission Project Controls team as a Senior Project Planner & Scheduler located in Westwood, MA.
As the Senior Project Scheduler & Planner, the primary focus will be supporting the Transmission Organization: Capital Projects, Maintenance Projects, and Distribution Projects managed by Transmission across the Eversource projects portfolio.
You will complete complex tasks associated with establishing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting of costs and schedule dates associated with projects activities contained in the overall project schedules.
In addition, the Senior Project Scheduler & Planner is responsible for obtaining and providing information as well as implementing recommendations to meet project goals and positively influence project direction.
In addition, the successful candidate will assist project managers, project team stakeholders and Transmission and Engineering Controls and Contracts in determining engineering and construction resource solutions for meeting project cost and schedule objectives. Experience to apply project management theories and methodologies and utilize a variety of related project control tools.
Essential Functions
Maintain and manager Project Schedules from initiation through closeout that primarily support the Transmission Organization: Capital Projects, Maintenance Projects and Distribution Projects managed by Transmission.
Support and collaborate with different internal organizations (Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Permitting, etc.) by having properly Resource Loaded schedules, with reflective logic and duration that will inform about resources over allocation, under absorption, ability to move forward in the project due to internal / external constraints.
Develop, maintain, analyze, and manage project activities and resources to the level necessary to support project and department requirements and needs.
Establish, monitor, and report on baselines for cost and schedule.
Provide internal and external engineering and construction resource solutions for meeting project objectives.
Identify internal and external engineering and construction resources in the schedule and any engineering and construction resource constraints on current projects and future demands.
Communicate project status and resource loading with team members and management.
Anticipate project plan changes and advise team members and management of potential project impacts, conflicts and solutions.
Expedite project plan changes and negotiate and coordinate internal and external reallocation of engineering and construction resources to accommodate changes and conflicts.
Evaluate key functional department forecasts to assure desired project performance results are achieved.
Initiate actions and assist in developing alternative solutions resolving potential project impacts, resource constraints, schedule conflicts and cost overruns.
Provide consulting and support services in the areas of project planning and scheduling, project management and project controls.
Coordinate intra and inter departmental activities to assure adherence to schedule and established guidelines.
Prepare and facilitate weekly meetings reviewing project status and identify actions to resolve project impacts and schedule conflicts.
Technical Knowledge/Skills
Possess excellent multi-tasking skills, be detail oriented, meet expectations of multiple organizations and possess the ability to understand goal-driven deliverables.
Recommend the necessary actions to ensure that goals and targets are achieved.
Strong communication skills and use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals (peers and superiors) toward goal achievement; modify behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
This position requires a working knowledge of project management and scheduling techniques using Primavera P6. Experience with Power BI, STORMS, Fieldnet and C2 is highly desirable.
Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel)
Education
Bachelor’s degree Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
Experience
Minimum of eight (8) years of planning and scheduling experience required.
Primavera - P6 scheduling tool (strong desired)
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, and general movement throughout the office area.
Travel/driving will be required to Eversource office locations, project sites and contractor locations on occasion.
Must be able to work emergency storm assignments as required.
Our hybrid schedule is 90 days in the office and then move to hybrid flexible schedule.
#tranajd
#LI-BC1
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
