Essential Responsibilities
Adjust planned schedules on a day-to-day basis and assign crews for priority tasks in light of resource availability, scheduling conflicts and real-time progress reports from front line leaders.
Review approved incoming designed work that falls outside the normal scheduling window, maintain visibility into the real-time "queue" and assign new tasks to manage exception work.
Review work packet prior to assigning work. Coordinate all equipment to complete the work, complete pre-requisites needed "just in time" for work execution, and request all materials needed. Ensure the work acceptance process is completed properly and coordinate site checking and job readiness. Identify and determine necessary project changes and communicate changes to appropriate personnel.
Manage work rejections from crews, triage additional work requests, and regularly adjust the schedule to accommodate disruptions in order to maintain promised start dates. Communicate schedule updates to front line leaders, crews and/or other stakeholders to eliminate non-productive field time.
Communicate and work effectively with local supervisors and build and leverage strong partnerships with stakeholder groups and customers at a variety of levels to maximize productivity, utilization and operational efficiency of all resources.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Minimum five years' experience in construction, design, maintenance or operations area.
Scheduling/planning experience in utility or construction industry preferred.
Demonstrated ability to schedule and manage work activities in a manner that meets customer and/or internal stakeholder requirements.
Established analytical and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet tools.
Ability to retrieve and manipulate data from reporting tools.
Knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of computer software applications which include Microsoft products, work management, mapping and scheduling tools.
Preferred Characteristics
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Strong project execution and follow through skills
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Construction Management or related field.
Previous work experience in the electric utility industry.
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Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $32.70 to $45.76 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
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Deadline to Apply: 11/16/26
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