Project Scheduler at Consumers Energy in JACKSON, MI

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days of Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The Parnall location in Jackson, MI is preferred, but other locations may be acceptable. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Project Scheduler will perform routine project scheduling assignments, which require the creation and monitoring, and technical project scheduling knowledge of a engineering, procurement and Construction project (EPC). Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within area of responsibility. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and also work on lower complexity projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform tasks required to develop and maintain project schedules for the entire Life Cycle of a Project
Includes collecting actual quantities installed per schedules, assess progress data supplied by others, and visual inspection
Develop detailed engineering and construction schedules with construction management
Update the schedule forecast to reflect most current plans/requirements
Support Project Management through preparation and maintenance of project schedule forecasts and project schedules
Calculate/prepare various comparison visual management, reports, charts, and tables for project analysis
Interface with other cross functional organizations to provide project scheduling data for items such as sub contract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule/work problems
Provide project schedule analysis, with proactive scheduling recommendations
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of Primavera/P6 Skillset
Basic knowledge of general project scheduling, and schedule quality principles
Communicating in a project team setting

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field with two (2) or more years of experience in project scheduling
- [OR] Associate's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field with four (4) or more years of experience in project scheduling
- [OR] High School Diploma/GEDwith six (6) or more years of experience in project scheduling

Project Management Institute (PMI)and/or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) certification preferred

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.