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Sr Project Scheduler

Consumers Energy
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Jackson
1 Energy Plaza Dr (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Senior Project Scheduler will perform complex project scheduling assignments which require creation and monitoring as well as technical project scheduling. Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction project (EPC) as well as being familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within area of responsibility. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Drive tasks required to develop and maintain project schedules for the entire Life Cycle of a Project; includes collecting actual quantities installed per schedules, assess progress data supplied by others, and visual inspection Develop very detailed engineering and construction schedules with construction management Update the schedule forecast to reflect most current plans/requirements Lead Project Management through preparation and maintenance of project schedule forecasts and project schedules Calculate/prepare various complex comparison visual management, reports, charts, and tables for project analysis Interface with other cross functional organizations to provide project scheduling data for items such as subcontract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule/work problems Lead project schedule analysis, with proactive scheduling recommendations Other duties as assigned or may be necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge and understanding of Primavera/P6 Skillset Knowledge of general project scheduling, and schedule quality principles Communicating in a project team setting Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field with four (4) or more years of experience in project scheduling [OR] Associate's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field with six (6) or more years of experience in project scheduling [OR] High School Diploma/GEDwith eight (8) or more years of experience in project scheduling Certifications Project Management Institute (PMI)and/or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) certification required Why should you join our team? At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service. What we offer: Competitive compensation packages Medical, Dental and Vision 401k with company match Paid parental leave Up to 13 paid Holidays Paid time off Educational Assistance Program Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.