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Project Control Specialist - Scheduler

Location **Duluth**

Secondary Locations

Job Code **19054**

\# of openings **1**

Project Controls – Scheduler

This Opportunity

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking a Project Control Specialist for our Power Delivery Project Services Business Unit. 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.

Your Impact

• 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

Who You Are

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

• Candidate must have 5+ 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Base Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

The range for this position is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

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

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