This is a contract role through Magnit for Consumers Energy in Jackson, Michigan. This role is hybrid to Jackson, Michigan and requires some onsite presence as needed.
Job Title: Project Scheduler III
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a detailed-oriented and analytical Project Scheduler III to support our project teams with planning, scheduling and progress tracking using Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
The Project Scheduler III will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining large scale program schedule(s). In this role you will also be asked to analyze schedule progress, ensuring alignment with project objectives, and forecasting project timelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of scheduling tools, mainly Primavera (P6), project controls methodologies and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
• Coordinate with project managers, and teams to gather input and validate schedule data.
• Integrations across multiple schedules
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule quality analysis, track milestones, and monitor schedule performance.
• Identify schedule risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Generate regular reports, including look-ahead schedules, progress updates, and variance analysis.
Requirements:
Mandatory Skills:
Must understand how to operate in a P6 environment including knowledge in layouts, activity codes, resources, group & sort and reporting. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with project team members and stakeholders in order to receive and produce schedule information. Must be able to participate fully in all outage and department meetings and discussions effectively.
Other beneficial skills:
Generation plant knowledge of how a plant operates would be beneficial. Prior work experience in plant outages is a plus. Knowledge of Schedule Quality practices in regards to P6 schedules would be beneficial but not required. Proficient in Power BI and the creation and use of new Power BI reports would be beneficial. PMP or other PMI certification would be beneficial but not required. PSP or CST or other AACEI certification would be beneficial but not required.
• The ability to resource and cost-load schedules and run Earned Value Management reports
• Familiarity with large-scale projects
Education:
Project Scheduler needs at least a High School Education but candidates with Associate's Degree, Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree will be factored into the select
Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation)
The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $55-$65/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
