Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Project Scheduler & Planner to join our team at K&A Power Group in
Springfield, Massachusetts. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Role Expectations: - Ability to independently develop schedules on behalf of Owner within the framework of Owner's operating processes including adherence to standard Work Breakdown Structures and activities
- Working with the team to develop, manage and maintain Oracle Primavera P6 schedules for all assigned projects
- Working with all stakeholders to update and maintain schedules
- Developing the Baseline Schedule to provide the means to compare actual progress against the baseline plan
- Reporting on upcoming milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) to Owner management
- Alerting project managers of project activities that may be in jeopardy of falling behind
- Applying logic ties within the schedule and maintaining key milestones and activity codes Developing scheduling reports in P6 and reviewing and analyzing back-up documentation for accuracy
- Support Project Controls reporting and dashboards
- Scheduler has no authority to direct field work
- Support the integration and use of project controls systems, such as E-Builder
- Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices.
What we're looking for:- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management or related discipline preferred
- 10+ years of Project Management Scheduling concepts
- Responsible for Planning & Scheduling activities for large, complex engineering and/or
construction projects. - Understand and manage projects from concept to complete.
- Strong knowledge using Oracle Primavera P6: 6+ years P6 Project level Scheduling
- Required experience in Excel, Power BI, and E-Builder
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design, construction, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling
- Power utility industry construction/maintenance project experience (Substation, T&D focus)
- Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools.
- Ability to work in concert with clients, ability to keep client satisfaction a top priority.
- Deadline driven, able to handle pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
- Self-motivated & require minimum supervision.
- Willingness to grow, learn, lead, and develop/expand business.
- Understanding level of cost controls skills
- Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Hybrid Position
Pay Range: $115,000- $130,000/year 
