National Grid

Lead Scheduler Project Controls, Capital Project Planning

LocationSyracuse, NY
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$117,000-$138,000

About This Job


About us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Scheduler Project Controls for our Capital Project Planning department in Syracuse, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.


Job Purpose

The Project Controls Lead Planner will develop and oversee the schedule management of complex gas construction projects. Utilizing Primavera P6, the Lead Planner will report on budgets, monitor, maintain, update, and apply project controls techniques to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence throughout the Network Development Process.

The Lead Planner obtains information, provides analysis and recommend automations to drive and support project goals and positively influence project direction; performs cost and schedule forecasting, Contractor schedule analysis to detect and identify contractor slippage, monitoring and control activities including the preparation of schedule and cost performance and productivity reports, analysis of supporting data, variance reporting and special studies; and evaluates and reports the impact of scope changes and/or productivity changes and recommends corrective actions.


Key Accountabilities

Accountable for building and developing project schedules across a portfolio. The schedules will be built using the agreed work breakdown structure to support Engineers, Project Development, Project Managers, and Resource Planning.

Progress each project every month to ensure all projects are monitored for project controls in line with the reporting cycle, checking accuracy, quality and consistency of data, as well as supporting the end of year reconciliation process.
Accountable for using the schedule and forecast to review the project cost/schedule integration throughout the Network Development Process.
Accountable for ensuring schedule data is accurate to allow Project Controls to report milestones, planned value and earned value data, % completed on projects and project commentaries.
Provide expert technical input and define policy as to the best way of using the primavera tool to model projects e.g. interface milestones or links between activities, portfolio views etc.
Oversee and support the activities of other team members, providing advice and coaching as necessary.
Lead Project Controls team in training, development, and quality control/ quality assurance efforts.
Represent the Project Controls team as a subject matter expert.
Develop and refine new processes and procedures to ensure good schedule health and Dashboard reporting.
Assists Project Managers with evaluations and refinement of project cost, cash flows and budgets throughout the project’s life cycle by assessing and communicating status, variances, trends and actuals.
Utilizes information such as bids, project scope changes/change control board, invoices, internal and external labor / contractors, material, and equipment to perform monthly project forecasting.
Provides detailed project and program management cost analysis reports to Project Managers, Engineering, Resource Planning, and key stakeholders
Evaluates and reports the cost impact from scope changes and/or productivity changes and recommends corrective actions, as necessary.
Analyzes project estimates and actuals to establish accurate historical project data for future use.


Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project/Construction Management, or a related field, along with 5-10 years of experience in Project Controls/Scheduling; or 10+ years of relevant experience in Project Controls/Scheduling.
Proficiency in using Primavera P6 for creating project schedules, verifying contractor claim analysis, and tracking progress using a predefined work breakdown structure to enhance the performance of a portfolio of projects.
Extensive experience and expert knowledge in schedule development and analysis, including milestone management, critical path analysis, float and time risk allowance, and earned value methodologies.
A strong personal initiative, integrity, and the ability to effectively interact with company personnel, contractors, and regulatory representatives.
Expertise with project controls techniques, common scheduling challenges and strategies for resolution is essential.
Proficient in Microsoft Power BI, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Capable of supporting and communicating effectively while developing working relationships with staff at all levels.
A valid driver’s license is required, with a safe driving history that complies with National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
Ability to work in a hybrid schedule as per company requirements.


More Information

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.


Salary


$117,000 - $138,000 a year

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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