Senior Planner and Scheduler, Project Controls (Hybrid)
11/08/2024Locations Westwood, Massachusetts
Job Description
Senior Planner and 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.
Compensation and Benefits
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $120,000.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits. Jobs.eversource.com
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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 currently operates more than 4,270 circuit miles of transmission lines, 72,000 pole miles of distribution lines, 578 substations, 449,737 distribution transformers and 11,683 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines across our service territory. 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.
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 valuing the diversity of employees who bring different perspectives to the table. We are committed to :
- Creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
- Leveraging the talent, unique perspectives, cultural and life experiences of every employee to ensure our continued success .
- Attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that can work together to meet the changing needs of the customers we serve while delivering reliable energy and superior customer service.
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Success Profile
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Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Customer Focus
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- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Positive
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Job Description
Senior Planner and 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.
Compensation and Benefits
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $120,000.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits. Jobs.eversource.com
#tranajd
#LI-BC1
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.
Healthcare, Wellness & Disability Protection for you and your Family
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, choose the coverage that is right for you and your family
- High deductible health plan option, with generous health savings account (HSA), employer contribution, ($500 individual; $1,000 employee +1 or more)
- Company-paid employee life and accident insurance and options to purchase additional coverage for you and your family
- An award-winning Wellness Program provides up to $200 annually for employees and spouses to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles
- Health and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Sick Time, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
Work/Life Balance Benefit Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Multi-faceted Behavioral Health Program
- Care@Work Program (child/elder care), membership/stipend for emergency services
- Adoption Assistance (eligible employees)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Refinancing & Student Debt Counselling
- Voluntary benefits platform to access discounted home & auto, identity protection and pet insurance
- Charity donation gift matching
- Volunteer hours at local charities with rewards to our Wellness Program
- Generous time off
- Business Resource Groups for social connection and career development
Retirement Benefits for a Secure Future
- 401k: Up to 100% Employer Match on first 3% of employee's contributions
- K-Vantage: Additional Employer Contribution to the 401k based on age and years of service (2.5% to 6.5%)
- Med-Vantage HRA: Age 40+, receive annual $1,000 contribution to an HRA for post-employment qualified medical expenses