Planner/Scheduler - vTech Solution : Job Details

Job title: Scheduler/Planner Location: White Planis, NY Duration: 12 months (Potential Extension) Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Project Planner/Scheduler to support project managers and engineers in capital and O&M projects within Utility Operations. The Planner/Scheduler will be responsible for developing, updating, and analyzing project schedules, ensuring milestone compliance, and coordinating with engineering, design, and project management teams to ensure timely project completion. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in coordination with project managers, engineering teams, and subcontractors.
• Oversee monthly schedule inputs from various stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks.
• Generate and distribute progress reports, tracking project milestones, work delays, and overall project status.
• Analyze schedule data and provide actionable recommendations for project planning and execution.
• Ensure alignment between cost forecasts and schedule forecasts, escalating any discrepancies.
• Implement process improvements to enhance schedule accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate and correlate schedule information with cost and resource data for resource-loaded schedules
• Ensure project baselines are set and maintained according to NYPA guidelines.
• Review and analyze third-party schedules, ensuring logical ties and critical path adherence.
• Identify and communicate potential schedule risks and opportunities.
• Incorporate contractor-provided schedules into the Master Schedule.
• Participate in project team meetings and collaborate with cost analysts to review cost and schedule alignment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate across multiple teams and organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with MS Project required; familiarity with Primavera P6 preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and Maximo is a plus.
• Experience in cost/resource loading and earned value management is a plus.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project or program scheduling.
• Experience in the electrical utility or large-scale construction industry preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), AACE, or similar certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of schedule analysis, milestone management, baseline management, CPM, and time contingencies.