Project Scheduler in Houston, Texas at Think Power Solutions LLC

P6 (Primavera 6) Project Scheduler – Electric Utilities

We are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable P6 Project Scheduler to support electric utility infrastructure projects. This role is primarily responsible for applying appropriate project access and permissions, standardizing and implementing global codes, calendars, IDs, etc., and supporting the maintenance and management of the Oracle database by assisting with system updates, ensuring platform performance and stability, and providing technical support to internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes systems for automation opportunities and identifies security or permission issues to ensure system stability, compliance, and adherence to policies.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to refine best practices and communicates effectively regarding system updates, custom builds, and risk management.
• Performs routine system audits, identifies any access or cyber security issues, and reports findings to the management team for resolution.
• Manages user access assignments and administrative accounts, ensuring compliance with company IT and cyber security standards and protocols.
• Provides system-wide extracts or data flows to support dashboarding, reporting, and data analytics needs.
• Maintains quality control over the platform database and ensures adherence to company guidelines and best practices. Creates and maintains system documentation within the company’s network and SharePoint site.
• Standardize global data and ensure compliance with Company processes and procedures
• Integrates processes into standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manages system change logs. Ensures systems are integrated with platforms such as SharePoint, SAP, Oracle, PowerApps, AWS, and more.
• Prepare and develop project schedules
• Generate reports
• Update project schedules on a weekly or as needed basis
• Lead schedule review sessions
• Review and verify all project related scheduling information
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with all department, employees, clients, architects, subcontractors and vendors
• Participate in lessons learned process
• Provides timely technical support to system users, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting system-related issues.
• Act as liaison between end users and software support
• Responsible for version updates and mitigating any impact to end users
• With Project Teams:

-Provide support to project teams

-Prepare a Schedule Summary Reports

-Ensure all projects include a BASELINE

-Provide scheduling assistance and education to project team members

-Review, monitor and advise on the accuracy of assigned schedules

-Creates and updates program and project team systems, including subsequent versions, ensuring quality control and system performance within the assigned portfolio.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency on scheduling programs Primavera P6 (EPPM, PPM, and Web)
• Experience with monitoring, controlling and updating project schedules
• Skills in reviewing schedules including identifying, analyzing, and solving schedule related issues
• Highly analytical
• Basic understanding of information systems, technology functions, and applications.
• Understanding of basic IT security practices and policies, including access management and audit processes.
• Ability to provide guidance to Client and users on best practices and operational efficiencies
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure systems are maintained and run smoothly.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support colleagues with routine tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and technical teams.
• Capable of explaining complex technical issues in simple terms.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, making them an invaluable asset to our team and ensuring the smooth, compliant execution of key construction projects.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee must also be able to communicate effectively to exchange accurate information in various settings. This position regularly involves operating a computer and standard office equipment, such as a computer and copy machine.
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds

• BS or BA Degree in Construction or Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field preferred or 2-5 years experience in large scale infrastructure projects.
• 3+ years of prior experience with P6 (Primavera 6) Scheduler
• Regulated utility industry experience preferred.
• Travel up to 10%

About Think Power Solutions

Think Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992.

Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries. Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• 100% employer paid employee-only medical plan
• 100% company paid basic life insurance
• 100% company-paid short term disability
• Optional vision and dental insurance
• Optional long-term disability
• 9 company-paid holidays
• 10 days PTO
• 2 days paid family leave
• 6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%
• 1-week paternity leave paid at 100%
• Infertility benefits up to $10,000
• Adoption assistance up to $5,000

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations

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EEO Statement

Think Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination towards, or harassment of applicants or employees, by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.