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This position has a target start date of Summer 2027.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

The Associate Planner/Scheduler will interface with project team leadership and stakeholders to coordinate project controls and project management functions throughout the project lifecycle in Energy & Industrial scopes of work. The role will provide an opportunity to understand and develop solutions to meet Project Management needs and Client requirements for the successful execution of projects.

Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, and under the direction of project leadership, you will perform the following tasks:

• Understand S&L and client procedures and processes and ensure project team work products are in compliance.
• Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology.
• Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests.
• Support contract processing and new project setup.
• Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision-making.
• Perform CPI/SPI calculations using earned value principles.
• Monitor and forecast budgets in accordance with a work breakdown structure (WBS) accounting system.
• On an ongoing basis, develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including resource loading labor hours to schedule activities.
• Expand knowledge and continuous improvement of Project Controls and Project Management best practices and deliverables, including but not limited to:
• Cost management, forecasting, cost analysis, and reporting
• Progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation
• Schedule development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting
• Contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation
• Coordinate with project management to organize, report, and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.
• Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable.
• Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to project management and client leadership.
• There is the potential for you to travel to client offices or site locations, as required.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor of science degree with a strong academic background, preferably with an emphasis in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
• Motivation: Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
• Detail-Oriented: Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
• Proficiency in project scheduling, cost engineering, and project controls methods and tools
• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Familiarity with finance and accounting systems
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.