Project Controls Scheduler - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Job Title

Provide analytical schedule support for Sr. Project Controls Schedulers, Project Managers, Managers of Projects and Directors. Ensure adherence to standard milestone reporting, policies, programs, processes and scheduling protocols. Responsible to develop status and analyze detailed critical path schedules, workload and resource forecasts through the use of computer applications such as:
Primavera P6, Project View (Com Ed and PECO), Hyperion System, Asset Suite 8, Microsoft Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project, etc. Actively works to support the project closeout process and contributes to the development of reports to identify closeout issues. Identify project/program milestones and schedule issues early and contribute to the resolutions to ensure the successful execution of projects and programs.

Ensure that project schedules are properly baselined at each phase approval.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Build reports, earned value metrics and schedules to assist in Centrally Managed work execution and revise schedules to recover from missed milestones, project changes and emergent events. Develop and report out earned value, CPI, and SPI indicators. Create Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and portfolio views of all projects. Provide resource loading and utilization for integrated resource reports. Develop reports and perform historical trending research.

Update schedule status weekly, biweekly or monthly, depending on the project/program. Assist with the development and updates of standard schedule templates of typical projects and programs. Make updates in scheduling tools to adjust work order/material request start and finish dates to support dynamic project needs. Participate in project team meetings including financial forecasting session to ensure schedule and cost alignment.

Interface with other departments and within the department and represent Project Management/Controls regarding schedule process and procedural issues. Serves as a change agent and fosters a high-performance culture and promotes diversity and inclusion. Ensures that all projects are statused, placed in service, and closed out in appropriate time frames in all operational systems. Ensure adherence to the scheduling procedure by developing weekly, monthly and long-term detailed critical path schedules.

Perform workload, and union impact analysis, and forecast needs for internal and external resources. Provide 24/7 on call scheduling support for emergent projects. Participate in job walk downs in the field. Regular contact with employees in Project Management, Field Organizations, Operations, DSO and TSO. Interfaces as required with category owners, resource management and financial management.