What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scheduler position at Recurrent Energy?
Position Summary
The Project Scheduler, Recurrent Energy, will work with various members of the project development and execution team and external contractors to create, review and maintain schedules for various PV Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The schedules will be used to track progress to baseline, determine the critical path and analyze risk and contingencies. The scheduler will also be used to determine resource requirements and loading for construction, commissioning, and operation activities. The Project Scheduler will also work with various stakeholders in procurement, engineering and construction to align equipment delivery with construction milestones. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Project, Smartsheet and Primavera P6 in a construction environment is required.
- Develop integrated schedules and establish baseline schedules with the project implementation team using scheduling software for PV and BESS projects and their different stages as appropriate (Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations)
- Interface the schedule with the project budget and resource load it with labor and material resources based on the project approved budget hours and quantity.
- Review and analyze P6 construction schedule submitted by general contractors, and compare with internal baseline development schedule
- Coordinate and update schedules with actual progress and forecast remaining durations, project milestones, and completion dates.
- Identify the critical path & near critical path within the schedules.
- Prepare schedule risk analysis to forecast contingencies.
- Prepare and issue schedule analysis narratives and reports including recommendations for corrective.
- Actions that are used by project teams to manage the work.
- Carry out what-if schedule analysis for different options or to assess impacts of certain events
- Carry out delay analysis for claims, review and recommend on extension of time claims or requests.
- Apply practical field experience with planning and scheduling knowledge to identify challenges to the project schedule and suggest mitigation plans and prepare recovery schedules.
- Develop, implement, and train on standard and project-specific planning and scheduling procedures in accordance with the project requirements and procedures.
- Develop various project controls reports as required (Bar Charts, S-curves, Productivity, Manpower histogram, Commodity curves, etc.).
- Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Recurrent Energy Code of Business Conduct.
- Adhere to and enforce all health and safety rules and company policies.
- Complete other duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or Diploma in a related discipline (project management, scheduling, engineering, construction).
- Experience with developing Microsoft Project, Smartsheet and Primavera P6 schedules in a construction environment, with renewable energy projects preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of P6 experience with best practices for planning – Required
- Knowledge of Earned Value principles.
- Effective working skills for Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Proactive attitude, initiative to take on challenges, and problem-solving skills are a must.
- A systematic approach to information acquisition and management and an eye for detail will be key to this role.
- Excellent teamwork, flexibility, communication, collaborative, and cross-cultural skills essential.
