Project Scheduler (Assc - Prin) at American Electric Power

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

No experience required with a qualified Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management) from an accredited university or college
With a High School Diploma, a minimum of two (2) years’ qualified experience
Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures in areas such as design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment
Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently

Responsibilities

Assist in defining activities, durations, work sequences, and relationship logic to develop the scope of work plan and develop milestones to represent key decisions and deliverables that take place during execution
Ensure all scope and deliverables are accounted for
Develop, maintain, and analyze scope of work project schedules using the assigned system (Primavera, SmartSheet, etc.)
Organize and provide support during schedule review meetings with all stakeholders and incorporate appropriate details
Ensure clear minutes and action items, as required
Engage scope of work team and stakeholders to create schedules and assist in and provide schedule analysis updates to project team, alerting them to schedule risks and issues that could delay milestones
Communicate schedule status to project stakeholders
Develop an understanding of the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards
Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee
Assist in the development and analysis of scope of work schedules using assigned systems
Assist in providing integrated cost loaded, resource loaded, and logic driven schedules, as applicable
Assist in schedule maintenance, collecting progress data, developing and implementing scope of work schedule/status reports, and providing consistent, accurate information to the scope of work execution team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project SchedulingPrimaveraSmartSheetSchedule AnalysisProgress TrackingStakeholder EngagementRisk AnalysisMilestone ManagementLogic-Driven SchedulingResource Loading

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Project Scheduler positions?

The salary ranges are: Project Scheduler Assc (Grade 05): $70,000 - $81,000; Project Scheduler (Grade 06): $81,000 - $96,000; Project Scheduler Sr (Grade 07): $96,000 - $110,000; Project Scheduler Prin (Grade 08): $110,000 - $125,000.

What are the benefits offered for this role?

AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees, in addition to competitive compensation.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Project Scheduler Associate level?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at AEP?

AEP is a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions, guided by a mission to put the customer first by listening, responding, and continuously improving.