Purpose
This position is based in Portland, Oregon or other Avangrid office locations on a Hybrid schedule. Remote considered.
The Master Planner/Scheduler reports to the Director of Project Support and is responsible for managing and overseeing the scheduling team for engineering and construction projects.
The Master Planner / Scheduler is managing the planning and scheduling of capital projects from initiation through turn-over to operations and other programs requiring a schedule. The position will report directly to the Director of Project Services and will involve close collaboration with all members of the Capital Projects teams to promote and execute effective and efficient methods and means to develop overall project schedules, provide essential milestones and other key metrics forecasts, report on project progress and analyze contractors' schedules.
Schedules and Plans are at the Owner Level and will require schedule integration of various contractors to meet the project management and reporting needs of Avangrid.
This individual must be a self-starter and able to communicate effectively for needed support and progress of the planning effort and execution of capital projects, from Development through Turn-over to Operations.
The environment is fast paced, demanding, and has ever-changing needs and priorities that exist in the renewable energy development business. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, pro-active, organized, enjoys constant challenge, and can work well individually or as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Accountabilities for the position of Manager - Schedule include:
• Project, Program and Enterprise level planning and scheduling of projects of appropriate levels for FEL 1 through 7 for entire project portfolio.
• Build and lead a team of planner/schedulers for the creation and care of Project and Program level schedules
• Manage schedulers staff and contractors, set priorities for the team to ensure task completion.
• Planning and scheduling of capital projects and project-related operational tasks for communication and integration to the various stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
• Conduct long term planning & scheduling of all capital project including Wind and Solar Farms, repowering project, and Battery Storage.
• Refine and communicate standard Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for Wind, Solar, Battery Storage and other Avangrid projects as necessary.
• Coordinate and lead Interactive Planning Sessions (IAPs) with Project Teams and Disciplines
• Conduct critical reviews of contractor developed schedules, including Critical Path Methodology (CPM) and prepare Schedule Reports to identify key points, Schedule Health Issues, and areas of concern
• Assist in the development of procedures to assure Planners/Schedulers coordinate with Cost Controllers on assigned projects to forecast cash flows and annual budget information and reporting for Earned Value management (EVM) and status of Contractor Progress payments.
• Monitor and advise project management on compliance in respect of the project contractual obligations.
• Manage the preparation and tracking of detailed project schedule progress and forecasts.
• Assist the preparation and tracking of detailed annual group budgets and cash flow projections.
• Perform SOX control review and address all deficiencies with necessary remediation plans.
• Identify and evaluate activities aimed at improving organizational or departmental processes.
• Support project management with progress reporting including schedule updates, estimate at completion, variance identification and opportunities for improvement/risk mitigation
• Inform management of deviations from established processes or schedule updates which may impact business outcomes.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
Dimensions:
• Direct, coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors to take responsibility for their quality and punctuality of their assignments.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Participate and contribute effectively to Internal and External Audit, serving as a key participant as issues or questions arise related to evaluations over internal controls over schedule reporting.
• Develop effective relationships with key internal and external partners/peers.
Competencies
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