Project Controls Scheduler

About Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. 

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 and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About The Position
The Ameren Illinois Project Controls Scheduler is responsible for scheduling all phases of a projects life cycle (Initiation, Engineering, Procurement, Construction/Installations, Monitoring and Controlling, Close-out). Schedule development could include any of the following types of Ameren Illinois Business Segment projects: Electric Distribution and Substation, Gas Distribution, Gas High Pressure Distribution and Transmission, Gas Storage Fields, Information Technology, and Other Special Projects.
Key responsibilities include:
● Works in a multi-project environment to produce integrated schedules with other Ameren or Contractor schedules.
● Develops and maintains detailed, network-driven, resource-loaded, baselined schedules using scheduling software. Resource level the schedules in accordance with resource availability and location specific job responsibilities. Performs horizontal and vertical reviews with project team members to ensure completeness in schedule development and to obtain stakeholder buy-in.
● Meets with various project stakeholders to develop their 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.
● Works with project engineers and Project Managers (PM) to develop schedules for large scale projects under corporate oversight that must comply with gate approval requirements and timeline deadlines. Works directly with the PM to develop performance metrics and provide reports as required.
● Provides schedule information to key stakeholders (e.g., the Business Performance Specialist, Outage Manager) in a format that allows them to align the forecast dollars in accordance with the schedule. Provides cost analysis support and reporting for the project including providing contractor billing guidance and providing assistance in monthly cash flow reforecasting.
● Performs and/or reviews updates, schedules projects, and performs analysis of critical path, baseline variance, and key performance metrics. Determines schedule impacts, provides guidance to stakeholders on how to resolve criticality, and communicates impacts timely to the appropriate stakeholders.
● Follows established methodology Scheduling Department has established for obtaining schedule updates.
● Creates baselines and analyze change requests and implement into the baseline plan if approved.
● Monitors and enforces standards, 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 - Intermediate skill level using scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) with significant knowledge regarding scheduling development for a business segment. Understands 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.
● Supervision - Receives general guidance on work assignments with more detailed instruction on new projects or schedule assignments.
● Leadership - Assists with training and developing other project schedulers.
● Adaptability to Change - Adaptable to a customer driven environment resulting in frequent changes in timing of when projects will be worked. Able 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) is required. A minimum of two years of relevant experience (e.g., project controls, project management, or specific business segments projects, operations, maintenance, planning) is required. Proficiency with Primavera, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Analytical and Detail-Oriented; Basic knowledge of PowerPlan, DOJM, EMPRV, TRIS, and PeopleSoft systems preferred. Six 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.

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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.