Utility Infrastructure Project Scheduler

Utility Infrastructure Project Scheduler

Pay Range

$125,192 to $147,284

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted

9 / 19 / 25

Applications are being accepted through : 9 / 29 / 25

• If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Utility Infrastructure Project Scheduler

We are looking for a Utility Projects Scheduler (Controls IV); to provide project, project portfolio, and program scheduling expertise including resource and budget management support functions for the System Planning & Projects (SPP) Division. The person who fills this position will start on the Accelerated Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) which is a 10-year program to renew gas infrastructure identified as high-risk.

The SPP Division plans and delivers projects and programs that serve the electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater needs of the Colorado Springs community. Our team of dedicated professionals meet the needs of our organization by ensuring that infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently through their project lifecycle with effective application of project controls skills and supporting tools and systems.

Key Focus Areas :

For the Accelerated DIMP program you will work with project delivery teams to develop and maintain project schedules throughout the project lifecycle. You will also work with project delivery teams to establish the work breakdown structure, activities, constraints, and milestones for projects. You will be responsible for updating and maintaining overall project schedules as well as the schedule(s) for contracted project scope elements through the incorporation of service provider and / or contractor scheduled activities, or their complete schedule within the overall project schedule. Additionally, you may analyze and make recommendations for accepting or rejecting service provider / contractor, monthly progress, and changed condition schedules. As part of reviewing schedules, you will determine the impacts of changes to the schedule including critical path, activity sequencing, and resource requirements. Finally, as necessary for budget and resource management, you may also work with project teams to cost and resource load project schedules.

You will work with project delivery teams and staff to develop and maintain project portfolio schedules that include the scheduling constraints associated with interdependent and / or related projects / programs and their lifecycle phases. You may analyze (e.g. “what if” analysis) and make recommendations regarding planning for and executing schedule changes for interdependent portfolios of projects. Additionally, you may work with staff to analyze and determine the budget and resource impacts associated with project / program portfolio schedule changes.

By developing and maintaining a comprehensive capital improvement plan cost loaded schedules, you will work with project delivery teams and staff to analyze and make recommendations for controlling and managing multi-year capital and expense budgets including forecasting and leveling resource efforts.

As a member of the project controls team you may be asked to serve in a leadership position providing oversight for controls projects and initiatives or as a lead to junior controls team members, providing coaching, and mentoring. Through collaboration with planning, engineering, and project managers you may be asked to develop and implement project controls and monitoring processes and procedures, particularly as they relate to schedule and cost / budget development to ensure projects achieve scope, schedule and cost objectives. Assistance with project controls and project management training is expected, especially with advancing our scheduling practice.

Who you are... the ideal candidate will have 10 years or more direct experience in a Project Manager / Project Controls position related to the above responsibilities, experience and expertise in scheduling and scheduling controls skills including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, activity network development, activity logic relationships (e.g. Finish to Start, Start to Start, Finish to Finish, Start to Finish), Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule tracking, analysis, and reporting. We are looking for candidates who have experience with Primavera P6 and ideally, Microsoft Project, as most of our more complex projects / programs are managed in Primavera P6 and a scheduler is required for these projects.

For the demonstrated expertise in scheduling, we are most focused on the areas below and please reflect on your resume :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

What does this opportunity offer... This position will provide you the opportunity for varied experience within the utility business sector. As utility infrastructure needs continue to change, a more comprehensive and planned approach to investments and improvements are necessary. This position provides an opportunity to grow in your professional career as you gain specialized industry knowledge in Primavera P6 and as you demonstrate your technical expertise and leadership capabilities within our organization.

Who We Are… In 1924, Colorado Springs voted to create a four-service public utility; electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services. Since then, as a municipal utility, our focus has been on the basics - providing exceptional customer service while keeping costs low.

Colorado Springs Utilities infuses corporate responsibility and safety into daily business operations with the foundation of decision-making focused on community, employees, and environment. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to contribute ideas and solutions in an engaging, dynamic team environment.

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

Financial & Retirement Security

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