Associate Transmission and Engineering Planner & Scheduler

Company: Eversource
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

As the Associate Planner and Scheduler, you will plan, schedule, manage and report on the Transmission Organization: Capital Projects, Maintenance Projects, and Distribution Projects managed by Transmission across the Eversource projects portfolio. You will complete tasks associated with establishing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting of costs and schedules associated to project activities contained in the overall project schedules. In addition, you will assist other Transmission & Engineering Planner & Schedulers in determining schedule conflicts and resource solutions for meeting project costs and schedule objectives that positively influence project direction.Essential Functions: - -

• Develop, maintain, analyze, and manage project activities and resources to the level necessary to support project and department requirements and needs
  • Monitor and report on baselines for cost and schedule
  • Assist in determining internal and external engineering and construction resource solutions for meeting project objectives
  • Identify internal and external engineering and construction resources in the schedule and any constraints on current projects and future demands
  • Communicate project status and resource loading with team members and Lead Transmission & Engineering Planner & Scheduler
  • Communicate project plan changes and advise team members and Lead Transmission & Engineering Planner & Scheduler of potential conflicts and solutions
    • Expedite project plan changes and communicate internal and external reallocation of engineering and construction resources to accommodate changes and conflicts
    • Evaluate project forecasts to assure desired results are achieved
    • Assist in developing alternative solutions for resolving potential project resource constraints, schedule conflicts and cost overruns
    • Participate in intra and inter departmental activities to assure adherence to schedule and established guidelines.Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:Technical Knowledge/Skills:
      • Incumbent to demonstrate the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, meet expectations of department objectives, and possess the ability to understand goal-driven deliverables.
      • Incumbent to demonstrate the ability to coordinate and implement the necessary actions to ensure that goals and targets are achieved. -
      • Use appropriate interpersonal styles to communicate and collaborate with peers and management toward goal achievement.
      • Project scheduling experience and knowledge of Primavera (5 or better) preferred
        • Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel).Education:Requires Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration,Project Management, Construction andrelated discipline or equivalent experience.Experience: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
          • zero (0)- two (2) years of using planning and scheduling tools such as MS project or Primavera P6 preferred.Licenses & Certifications: - - - - - - - - - -
            • NoneWorking Conditions: -
              • Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, and general movement throughout the office area.
                • Repetitive movement of hands and fingers through typing and writing. - Reaching with hands and arms. - Occasional standing, walking, stooping, or bending
                • Travel will be required to Eversource office locations, project sites and contractor locations
                • Must be able to work emergency storm assignments as required.Worker Type:RegularNumber of Openings:2EEO StatementEversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.VEVRRA Federal ContractorVaccination Information: Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. -If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.Emergency Response:Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. -This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. -

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