DescriptionTitle: Project Scheduler
Department: Operational Excellence
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Senior Manager of Construction Scheduling
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Remote
PROJECT SCHEDULER
SUMMARY
The Project Scheduler role at Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp. is a strategic position tailored for a seasoned professional adept at overseeing planning and scheduling functions for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This position reports to the Senior Manager Construction Scheduling or another management personnel that the team lead may designate . This position is remote, based in Ankeny, IA and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours will be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement operational scheduling processes, policies, and tools to support project execution.
- Manage Solar and BESS EPC projects to construction scheduling standards for self-perform projects, including WBS, float management policy, weather impacts, and other guidance for standardized scheduling approaches.
- Oversee the integration of earned value management processes with scheduling processes.
- Adapt industry best practices to enhance the competitiveness of the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Primavera P6 into summary reporting, ensuring alignment with project objectives and operational requirements.
- Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of project team deliverables, offering constructive feedback and development plans to improve performance.
- Perform in-depth analysis of project schedules to identify potential delays or constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
- Recommend adjustments to project schedules to ensure alignment with project goals and timely completion.
- Ensure effective communication with project and executive management for timely decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with reporting standards and project management methods.
- Develop and implement tracking standards, particularly for contractual and construction milestones.
- Collaborate with internal Project Controls to meet all reporting needs.
- Contribute to preconstruction and subcontractor plan reviews.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Management.
- Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant field & minimum two years construction scheduling experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Four to five years of construction scheduling experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Experience as a Project Engineer is preferred.
- Must be proficient in P6 and knowledgeable with Critical Path Method (CPM).
- Construction operations experience strongly preferred. Solar and renewable energy industry experience is a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of diversified schedule engineering systems, principles, and practices.
- Proven ability, creativity, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems essential.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with initiative to seek innovative solutions.
- Purposeful to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
- Travel: up to 10% as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regular professional, office business setting
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
- Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department
