Scheduler I at The Planet Group

This position reports to the Manager of Work Management. The Transmission Work Management Scheduler position is responsible for the development and implementation of integrated risk and budget and resource-based schedules for Transmission Construction and Maintenance internal and contract resources (apparatus, substation, civil, oversight, electrical, operations, relay, and line). The Transmission Work Management Scheduler works collaboratively to schedule activities of all transmission work groups (and outside organizations) to support the preparation and implementation of transmission work activities. The Transmission Work Management Scheduler is expected to influence positive organization performance and implement objectives by coaching and exhibiting strong leadership skills. Transmission Work Management Scheduler must be highly motivated and have the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks, possess instinctive decision-making ability inherent to the need of transmission line construction and maintenance, substation construction and maintenance, relay electrical work and the NERC/ FERC compliance program work, effective written and oral communications skills, and a strong work ethic. This position supports the development and implementation of construction and maintenance work plans to support annual programs ranging from $150M - $300M annually (capital and O&M, approximate). In addition, this position continually manages changes in these plans to align with changing funding requirements, and to align plans to execute the highest priority work.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and one (1) year of work experience
• Or Associates degree (from a two-year college or technical school) and two (2) years of work experience
• In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) and one (1) or more years related work experience Or an Associates degree and two (2) or years related work experience listed above, High School/GED and four (4) years related work experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university
• Possess a strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
• Ability to manage numerous projects concurrently.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to facilitate customer contact activities and further professional development. (Minimum)
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems and software applications: applications include, but are not limited to: Primavera, Project View, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
• Ability to manage numerous projects concurrently.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to facilitate customer contact activities and further professional development.
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Critical Decision-Making Skills
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems and software applications: applications include, but are not limited to: E-Max, Slate, Primavera, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook Experience with the Work Management Systems and Scheduling