Project Controls Scheduler (OSS)

About Ameren Transmission

Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. We explore opportunities and develop projects that will enhance reliability, improve system performance and increase access to more diverse generation sources for customers across the country.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About The Position:

The Ameren OSS Project Controls Scheduler is responsible for scheduling all phases of a projects life cycle (Initiation, Engineering, Procurement, Construction/Installations, Monitoring and Controlling, Close-out) and providing cost analysis support and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

· Works with limited projects schedules, integrated with other Ameren schedules.

· Develops and maintains a small scope of detailed, network-driven, resource-loaded, baselined schedules using scheduling software (e.g., Oracle Primavera).

· Meets with various project stakeholders to develop their Primavera schedules. This could include interactions with Senior Leaders, Outage Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Construction Supervisors, Real Estate Agents, Vegetation Supervisors, Telecom Group, Distribution Automation Techs, and other stakeholders who perform activities in the schedule.

· Learns how to create reports in P6 Analytics and other systems (e.g., EMPRV) to gain an understanding of roles, resources, project and activity coding, metric reporting, Primavera business line hierarchy, etc.

· Provides schedule information to key stakeholders (e.g., the Business Performance Specialist) and develops an understanding of the format they need to align the forecast dollars in accordance with the schedule. Understands and supports project cost analysis and reporting for the project including contractor billing and monthly cash flow reforecasting.

· Performs and/or reviews updates, schedules projects, and learns to perform analysis of critical path, baseline variance, and key performance metrics. Learns how to determine schedule impacts, provides guidance to stakeholders on how to resolve criticality, and communicates impacts timely to the appropriate stakeholders.

· Learns and follows established methodology Scheduling Department has established for obtaining schedule updates.

· Learns how to create baselines, analyze change requests, and implement into the baseline plan if approved.

· Becomes familiar with and learn policies and procedures established by the business line, Ameren Corporation and regulatory entities.

· Other duties as assigned.

Technical Level

· Knowledge - Under guidance, gains develops fundamental understanding of schedule management and project controls concepts through developing and maintaining schedules.

· Job Complexity - Novice skill level using scheduling software, such as Primavera, and learning schedule development for a business segment. Developing an understanding of Ameren's timeline for monthly forecasting and yearly financial budget snapshot, and the importance of aligning the schedule with this timeline to meet Ameren's financial objectives. Provides cost analysis support and reporting for the project including providing contractor billing guidance and providing assistance in monthly cash flow reforecasting.

· Supervision - Receives significant guidance on work assignments, including regular review and feedback.

· Adaptability to Change - Adaptable to a customer driven environment resulting in frequent changes in timing of when projects will be worked. Learns how to maintain proper project coding, activity coding, resource assignments, and schedule activities required due to changes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or in a Business or Construction-related discipline (e.g., Business Management, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems) required. Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred.

Four years of relevant experience (e.g., project controls, project management, or specific business segments projects, operations, maintenance, planning) may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Proven oral and written communication skills; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust and Be Strategic.

A high level knowledge of mechanical equipment, maintenance, project management, or construction practices preferred. Completion of OSHA 30 training preferred.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.