The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location:Location: Portland, ORSalary range (OR): $114,332.00 to $142,916.00The Master Planner/Scheduler reports to the Director of Project Controls and is responsible for managing and overseeing the scheduling team for engineering and construction projects.The Master Planner / Scheduler is managing the planning and scheduling of capital projects from initiation through turn-over to operations and other programs requiring a schedule. The position will report directly to the Director of Planning &amp; Processes and will involve close collaboration with all members of the Capital Projects teams to promote and execute effective and efficient methods and means to develop overall project schedules, provide essential milestones and other key metrics forecasts, report on project progress and analyze contractors’ schedules.Schedules and Plans are at the Owner Level and will require schedule integration of various contractors to meet the project management and reporting needs of Avangrid.This individual must be a self-starter and able to communicate effectively for needed support and progress of the planning effort and execution of capital projects, from Development through Turn-over to Operations.The environment is fast paced, demanding, and has ever-changing needs and priorities that exist in the renewable energy development business. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, pro-active, organized, enjoys constant challenge, and can work well individually or as part of a team.ResponsibilitiesAccountabilities for the position of Master Planner/Scheduler include:<ul><li>Project, Program and Enterprise level planning and scheduling of projects of appropriate levels for FEL 1through 7 for entire project portfolio.</li><li>Build and lead a team of planner/schedulers for the creation and care of Project and Program level schedules</li><li>Manage schedulers staff and contractors, set priorities for the team to ensure task completion.</li><li>Planning and scheduling of capital projects and project-related operational tasks for communication and integration to the various stakeholders at all levels in the organization.</li><li>Conduct long term planning &amp; scheduling of all capital project including Wind and Solar Farms, repowering project, and Battery Storage.</li><li>Refine and communicate standard Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for Wind, Solar, Battery Storage and other Avangrid projects as necessary.</li><li>Coordinate and lead Interactive Planning Sessions (IAPs) with Project Teams and Disciplines</li><li>Conduct critical reviews of contractor developed schedules, including Critical Path Methodology (CPM) and prepare Schedule Reports to identify key points, Schedule Health Issues, and areas of concern</li><li>Assist in the development of procedures to assure Planners/Schedulers coordinate with Cost Controllers on assigned projects to forecast cash flows and annual budget information and reporting for Earned Value management (EVM) and status of Contractor Progress payments.</li><li>Monitor and advise project management on compliance in respect of the project contractual obligations.</li><li>Manage the preparation and tracking of detailed project schedule progress and forecasts.</li><li>Assist the preparation and tracking of detailed annual group budgets and cash flow projections.</li><li>Perform SOX control review and address all deficiencies with necessary remediation plans.</li><li>Identify and evaluate activities aimed at improving organizational or departmental processes.</li><li>Support project management with progress reporting including schedule updates, estimate at completion, variance identification and opportunities for improvement/risk mitigation.</li><li>Inform management of deviations from established processes or schedule updates which may impact business outcomes.</li><li>Adhere to effective internal controls.</li></ul>Dimensions:<ul><li>Direct, coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors to take responsibility for their quality and punctuality of their assignments.</li><li>Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.</li><li>Participate and contribute effectively to Internal and External Audit, serving as a key participant as issues or questions arise related to evaluations over internal controls over schedule reporting.</li><li>Develop effective relationships with key internal and external partners/peers.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Develop Self &amp; Others</li><li>Empower to grow</li><li>Collaborate and Share</li><li>Be a role model</li><li>Focus to achieve results</li><li>Be agile</li><li>Technical Skills</li></ul>Skills and RequirementsSkills, Knowledge &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 10 years’ experience in capital project planning and scheduling</li><li>Experience in the Renewables Industry (Wind and Solar) is highly desirable</li><li>Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) experience required, with Primavera Certification preferred</li><li>Proficient in all aspects of scheduling and planning, including managing interactive scheduling and planning sessions with multiple stakeholders</li><li>Able to create a Basis of Schedule, perform Critical Path Methodology and develop/maintain Earned Value Management (rules of credit/progress)</li><li>Able to communicate effectively with management at all levels from the corporate offices and operating facilities</li><li>Able to act as Owner's scheduler (high-level planning) and to review and analyze Avangrid Contractors' schedules and other Stakeholders</li><li>Good presentation skills for effective communications to facility management and the project managers</li><li>Experience and skills planning multiple projects and coordinating them through their various phases</li><li>The understanding and knowledge of EN/ISO or ASME codes is desirable</li></ul>Planning &amp; Organizing:<ul><li>Interest in being an Architect in the development of a scheduling program that is both effective and value-added to support the Project Team to achieve excellence in Project Execution.</li><li>Ability to analyze problems, providing creative solutions when required.</li><li>Experience in managing planning scheduling projects activities from development phase through construction.</li><li>Experience in managing teams of construction scheduling professionals.</li><li>Experience working in a team and delivering against aggressive targets and reporting requirements.</li><li>Pro-active and diligent approach to work activities.</li><li>Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at varying levels of the organization and to deal with third parties, project teams and consultants.</li><li>Excellent report writing and presentation skills.</li></ul>Internal and External Relationships:<ul><li>Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the rest of the Avangrid Renewables departments.</li><li>Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Business Teams in Development, Construction, Procurement and Operations to understand their needs and to solve properly their requests.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships within Avangrid Renewables and Iberdrola to create and maintain an effective communication and implementation of all those best practices to be followed in the control and</li><li>administration of renewable energy projects.</li><li>Provide support, as required, to the Development teams.</li><li>Requirement to travel to renewable sites and projects when required. Ability and willingness to travel 10-25% of the time.</li></ul>#LI-VP1Company:AVANGRID POWER, LLCMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Job Posting End Date:September-30-2025

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Principal - Project Scheduler

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location:Location: Portland, ORSalary range (OR): $114,332.00 to $142,916.00The Master Planner/Scheduler reports to the Director of Project Controls and is responsible for managing and overseeing the scheduling team for engineering and construction projects.The Master Planner / Scheduler is managing the planning and scheduling of capital projects from initiation through turn-over to operations and other programs requiring a schedule. The position will report directly to the Director of Planning &amp; Processes and will involve close collaboration with all members of the Capital Projects teams to promote and execute effective and efficient methods and means to develop overall project schedules, provide essential milestones and other key metrics forecasts, report on project progress and analyze contractors’ schedules.Schedules and Plans are at the Owner Level and will require schedule integration of various contractors to meet the project management and reporting needs of Avangrid.This individual must be a self-starter and able to communicate effectively for needed support and progress of the planning effort and execution of capital projects, from Development through Turn-over to Operations.The environment is fast paced, demanding, and has ever-changing needs and priorities that exist in the renewable energy development business. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, pro-active, organized, enjoys constant challenge, and can work well individually or as part of a team.ResponsibilitiesAccountabilities for the position of Master Planner/Scheduler include:<ul><li>Project, Program and Enterprise level planning and scheduling of projects of appropriate levels for FEL 1through 7 for entire project portfolio.</li><li>Build and lead a team of planner/schedulers for the creation and care of Project and Program level schedules</li><li>Manage schedulers staff and contractors, set priorities for the team to ensure task completion.</li><li>Planning and scheduling of capital projects and project-related operational tasks for communication and integration to the various stakeholders at all levels in the organization.</li><li>Conduct long term planning &amp; scheduling of all capital project including Wind and Solar Farms, repowering project, and Battery Storage.</li><li>Refine and communicate standard Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for Wind, Solar, Battery Storage and other Avangrid projects as necessary.</li><li>Coordinate and lead Interactive Planning Sessions (IAPs) with Project Teams and Disciplines</li><li>Conduct critical reviews of contractor developed schedules, including Critical Path Methodology (CPM) and prepare Schedule Reports to identify key points, Schedule Health Issues, and areas of concern</li><li>Assist in the development of procedures to assure Planners/Schedulers coordinate with Cost Controllers on assigned projects to forecast cash flows and annual budget information and reporting for Earned Value management (EVM) and status of Contractor Progress payments.</li><li>Monitor and advise project management on compliance in respect of the project contractual obligations.</li><li>Manage the preparation and tracking of detailed project schedule progress and forecasts.</li><li>Assist the preparation and tracking of detailed annual group budgets and cash flow projections.</li><li>Perform SOX control review and address all deficiencies with necessary remediation plans.</li><li>Identify and evaluate activities aimed at improving organizational or departmental processes.</li><li>Support project management with progress reporting including schedule updates, estimate at completion, variance identification and opportunities for improvement/risk mitigation.</li><li>Inform management of deviations from established processes or schedule updates which may impact business outcomes.</li><li>Adhere to effective internal controls.</li></ul>Dimensions:<ul><li>Direct, coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors to take responsibility for their quality and punctuality of their assignments.</li><li>Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.</li><li>Participate and contribute effectively to Internal and External Audit, serving as a key participant as issues or questions arise related to evaluations over internal controls over schedule reporting.</li><li>Develop effective relationships with key internal and external partners/peers.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Develop Self &amp; Others</li><li>Empower to grow</li><li>Collaborate and Share</li><li>Be a role model</li><li>Focus to achieve results</li><li>Be agile</li><li>Technical Skills</li></ul>Skills and RequirementsSkills, Knowledge &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 10 years’ experience in capital project planning and scheduling</li><li>Experience in the Renewables Industry (Wind and Solar) is highly desirable</li><li>Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) experience required, with Primavera Certification preferred</li><li>Proficient in all aspects of scheduling and planning, including managing interactive scheduling and planning sessions with multiple stakeholders</li><li>Able to create a Basis of Schedule, perform Critical Path Methodology and develop/maintain Earned Value Management (rules of credit/progress)</li><li>Able to communicate effectively with management at all levels from the corporate offices and operating facilities</li><li>Able to act as Owner's scheduler (high-level planning) and to review and analyze Avangrid Contractors' schedules and other Stakeholders</li><li>Good presentation skills for effective communications to facility management and the project managers</li><li>Experience and skills planning multiple projects and coordinating them through their various phases</li><li>The understanding and knowledge of EN/ISO or ASME codes is desirable</li></ul>Planning &amp; Organizing:<ul><li>Interest in being an Architect in the development of a scheduling program that is both effective and value-added to support the Project Team to achieve excellence in Project Execution.</li><li>Ability to analyze problems, providing creative solutions when required.</li><li>Experience in managing planning scheduling projects activities from development phase through construction.</li><li>Experience in managing teams of construction scheduling professionals.</li><li>Experience working in a team and delivering against aggressive targets and reporting requirements.</li><li>Pro-active and diligent approach to work activities.</li><li>Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at varying levels of the organization and to deal with third parties, project teams and consultants.</li><li>Excellent report writing and presentation skills.</li></ul>Internal and External Relationships:<ul><li>Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the rest of the Avangrid Renewables departments.</li><li>Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Business Teams in Development, Construction, Procurement and Operations to understand their needs and to solve properly their requests.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships within Avangrid Renewables and Iberdrola to create and maintain an effective communication and implementation of all those best practices to be followed in the control and</li><li>administration of renewable energy projects.</li><li>Provide support, as required, to the Development teams.</li><li>Requirement to travel to renewable sites and projects when required. Ability and willingness to travel 10-25% of the time.</li></ul>#LI-VP1Company:AVANGRID POWER, LLCMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. &nbsp;This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Job Posting End Date:September-30-2025

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