Transmission Analyst (Schedule Analyst)

About the position

The Transmission Analyst (Schedule Analyst) supports the Power Delivery Transmission Project Management organization by managing schedules throughout the capital project lifecycle: development, maintenance, analysis and reporting. This role partners with project managers, cost analysts, outage coordinators, and leaders to ensure accurate schedule integrity from initiation through closeout.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the schedules for assigned Transmission capital projects and programs, per the project controls scheduling standards and guidelines.
  • Monitor adherence to project scope and ensure change management has been integrated into the schedule.
  • Accurately identify schedule issues and address appropriately and timely.
  • Ensure schedule reporting requirements are met.
  • Partner with Project Managers and Cost Team to identify, support and align project schedules with cost risks/opportunities.
  • Support Schedule Team, Project Managers and Stakeholders to ensure scheduling deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
  • Support audit requests and maintain documentation.
  • Improve tools and standard processes to reduce workload and strengthen schedule governance.

Requirements

  • College Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Technical, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years in project controls/project management/construction management for large capital or heavy industrial projects required.
  • 2+ years of direct Primavera P6 experience with CPM (or similar scheduling tool) required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under the pressure of deadlines and shifting priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, and Access.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience supporting utility/energy or other capital projects.
  • Power BI (or similar) experience for dashboards/automated reporting.
  • Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value processes.
  • Extensive understanding of project scheduling techniques along with knowledge and understanding of project controls methods and procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective in oral and written communications, facilitation of meetings, and able to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrates Our Values with a proven record of safe work practices.
  • Works effectively both independently and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrates strong customer/stakeholder focus and responsiveness.
  • Self-directed with a proven record of accountability and integrity.
  • Takes initiative, identifies improvements, and takes ownership of results.
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