JEA

Project Scheduler Senior

JEA$95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Construction Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Five years of project scheduling experience in a major utility or engineering consulting firm.
  • Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement scheduling procedures for utility construction and power plant outages.
  • Lead teams on assigned projects, ensuring effective collaboration and progress.
  • Provide integrated planning and scheduling information for management decision-making.
  • Prepare complex project schedules and cash flows to align with project goals.
  • Determine impacts of re-sequencing work on overall project timelines.
  • Develop project networks detailing planned activities and their duration.
  • Evaluate project proposal documents to define technical and construction scopes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development in utility management.
  • Engagement with multiple levels of organizational leadership.
  • Involvement in significant utility infrastructure projects.
  • Flexible work conditions with emphasis on independent judgment.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, performs professional and technical project scheduling work in the development and documentation of utility construction projects and power plant outages. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment and initiative in developing and maintaining control of all scheduling functions. Solves complex problems within established parameters and identifies and recommends responses to new and unusual circumstances. Regular contact with other utility companies, management and various department representatives at all organizational levels is required to obtain, clarify, or provide facts and information.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

  • Develops and implements scheduling procedures for construction projects and power plant outages.
  • Leads teams assigned to utility construction projects and power plant outages.
  • Provides integrated planning, scheduling, and cost control information so managers can plan and implement activities relating to construction projects and power plant outages.
  • Prepares complex technical project schedules and cash flows.
  • Develops project networks with planned activities, relationships and durations.
  • Determines the impacts of re-sequencing work.
  • Prepares complex reports, defines contractor's contract requirements for scheduling, and identifies potential events which could significantly affect the project schedule.
  • Works with others to make decisions about the details of complex work activities and how the details affect the overall project schedule.
  • Studies and evaluates complex project proposal documents and specific work orders and determines the scope of the technical and construction work requirements.
  • Develops and utilizes a critical path method (CPM) to determine the correct sequence for flow of work activity and modifies the CPM.
  • Determines required resources, materials, and equipment needed for future scheduling activities are included in the project budget.
  • Conducts reviews to identify areas of savings in the use of personnel and materials.
  • Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
  • Performs other job-related work as assigned.


Qualifications

OPEN REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Construction Technology, Business Administration or a related field.

Must have five (5) years responsible experience in project scheduling for a major utility or an engineering consulting firm.

More than five (5) years responsible experience as specified above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required four years of college training.

*Note: The probationary period for this class is one (1) year.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.

The minimum salary for this position is $95,888.00 annually. Compensation will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting

Up to 8 hours per day

Lifting

Up to 1 hour per day

Walking

Up to 2 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds

Standing

Up to 2 hours per day

Pushing

Will not generally apply

Bending

Up to 1 hour per day

Up to 50 max. pounds

Squatting

Up to 1 hour per day

Pulling

Up to 1 hour per day

Stooping

Up to 1 hour per day

Up to 50 max. pounds

Reaching

Up to 2 hours per day

Climbing

Up to 1 hour per day

Balancing

Up to 1 hour per day

Stairs

Up to 1 hour per day

Twisting

Up to 1 hour per day

Ladder

Will not generally apply

Crawling

Will not generally apply

Step-stool

Will not generally apply

Kneeling

Up to 1 hour per day

Excessive heat

Will not generally apply

Typing

Up to 8 hours per day

Excessive cold

Will not generally apply

Data Entry

Up to 8 hours per day

Dust

Will not generally apply

Humidity

Will not generally apply

Loud Noise

Will not generally apply

Hands in Water

Will not generally apply

Unusual hearing or vision demands:

None

Other physical demands or notes:

JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.

This position requires that employees be in compliance with JEA procedure HUMR Screening Personnel Risk Assessments (pre-hire for "FACTA" designations; pre-hire and recurring for "CIP" designations).

About JEA

JEA, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is the eighth-largest community-owned electric utility company in the United States and the largest in Florida. As of 2022, JEA serves more than 1 million Northeast Florida residents with electric, water, sewer and reclaimed water services. JEA also provides some customers with natural gas sales, and access to dark fiber. In addition, JEA works with the City of Jacksonville to maintain its streetlight system. Besides Jacksonville, JEA also serves customers in Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties.
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