Position SummaryAt Babcock Power, we are a driving force in power, committed to shaping the future of energy solutions. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Performance, we enable our team to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers. Join us in driving the science, technology and expertise that will serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, clean energy.The Lead Project Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining integrated CPM schedules, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This role ensures effective schedule management, objective reporting, and collaboration with project teams, and vendors. The position also involves schedule analysis and risk identification.Essential ResponsibilitiesDevelop, integrate, update, and monitor engineering, materials, equipment fabrication, and construction project schedules.Create and maintain baseline schedules, perform Critical Path analysis, report variances and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) monthly.Coordinate vendor and subcontractor planning and expediting.Track and expedite materials, components, systems, and drawings per purchase agreements.Process engineering requisitions and manage Drawing and Data Transmittal Schedules (DDTS).Ensure appropriate lead times in collaboration with Supply Management.Address schedule-related challenges with engineering, procurement, and vendors.Process purchase order receipts and approve vendor invoices.Track scope changes through our Deviation Management System (DMS) and integrate them into project schedules.Identify, assess, and communicate schedule risks.Prepare, present reports and options on Project’s critical paths.Lead project team meetings to present upcoming work and resolve scheduling issues.Provide variance analysis and early warnings on critical or near-critical activities.Ensure timely project closeout and compliance with contractual requirements.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning/scheduling for medium to large-scale projects.Industry experience in Power Generation, Energy, Utilities, or Petroleum preferred.Strong knowledge of Oracle’s Primavera P6, Costpoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to perform “what-if” schedule scenarios and analyze engineering changes with minimal disruption.Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.PMP/PMI certification preferred.Primavera training certificates (P102, P106, 601-603) preferred.BenefitsTo provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting. The range for this role is $100,000 - $155,000
Position Summary
At Babcock Power, we are a driving force in power, committed to shaping the future of energy solutions. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Performance, we enable our team to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers. Join us in driving the science, technology and expertise that will serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, clean energy.
The Lead Project Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining integrated CPM schedules, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This role ensures effective schedule management, objective reporting, and collaboration with project teams, and vendors. The position also involves schedule analysis and risk identification.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, update, and monitor engineering, materials, equipment fabrication, and construction project schedules.
- Create and maintain baseline schedules, perform Critical Path analysis, report variances and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) monthly.
- Coordinate vendor and subcontractor planning and expediting.
- Track and expedite materials, components, systems, and drawings per purchase agreements.
- Process engineering requisitions and manage Drawing and Data Transmittal Schedules (DDTS).
- Ensure appropriate lead times in collaboration with Supply Management.
- Address schedule-related challenges with engineering, procurement, and vendors.
- Process purchase order receipts and approve vendor invoices.
- Track scope changes through our Deviation Management System (DMS) and integrate them into project schedules.
- Identify, assess, and communicate schedule risks.
- Prepare, present reports and options on Project’s critical paths.
- Lead project team meetings to present upcoming work and resolve scheduling issues.
- Provide variance analysis and early warnings on critical or near-critical activities.
- Ensure timely project closeout and compliance with contractual requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning/scheduling for medium to large-scale projects.
- Industry experience in Power Generation, Energy, Utilities, or Petroleum preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Oracle’s Primavera P6, Costpoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to perform “what-if” schedule scenarios and analyze engineering changes with minimal disruption.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- PMP/PMI certification preferred.
- Primavera training certificates (P102, P106, 601-603) preferred.
Benefits
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.
The range for this role is $100,000 - $155,000
Babcock Power Services Inc., a Babcock Power Inc.® company, is a leading supplier of technology, equipment and engineering services for upgrading and maintaining fossil-fired steam generating plants.Babcock Power Services draws upon the strengths of a group of established companies, including the boiler OEM Riley Power Inc., Boiler Tube Company of America, TEiC Construction Services Inc., and TEiC Heat Exchanger Services. Our goal is to be your single source supplier for all of your boiler and ancillary-related equipment needs.
Babcock Power Services Inc., a Babcock Power Inc.® company, is a leading supplier of technology, equipment and engineering services for upgrading and maintaining fossil-fired steam generating plants.
Babcock Power Services draws upon the strengths of a group of established companies, including the boiler OEM Riley Power Inc., Boiler Tube Company of America, TEiC Construction Services Inc., and TEiC Heat Exchanger Services. Our goal is to be your single source supplier for all of your boiler and ancillary-related equipment needs.
