Location:
Pomona, CA (Hybrid)
Duration:
18-month contract
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Pay Rate:$36.00 – $40.00/hr
Position Summary
Our client, a leading US utility, is seeking a Project Specialist 3 to support the scheduling and execution of a large portfolio of Substation Programs projects. The role requires strong project controls expertise and the ability to manage integrated schedules across multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of complexity.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of 100–150 Substation Programs projects (each under $25M), including those with higher levels of complexity
- Develop and maintain project schedules, incorporating schedules already in use across project phases
- Build and manage master integrated schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and earned value calculations
- Document delays and produce time impact analyses to support project reporting
- Identify issues and solutions; collaborate with project teams to establish objectives, timelines, risk analysis, milestones, and deliverables
- Apply project controls for schedule management, including forecasting, variance analysis, performance monitoring, and trend identification
- Drive resolution of schedule issues, escalating to the Project Manager where appropriate
- Gather data from multiple internal groups and contractors; serve as an effective communicator across stakeholders
- Travel to job sites on an as-needed basis (typically less than once per month)
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or Project Management — or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 7+ years of experience in scheduling and capital projects/construction
Knowledge & Skills
Required:
- Proficiency in Primavera P6
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Visio) and SAP
Desired:
- Utility industry experience
- Substation utility experience
- Construction management experience
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