Staff Project Planner
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in
business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to
become the most admired utility in the United States through the
execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering
commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural
gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is
committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business
results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of
our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are
respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We
strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is
reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job SummaryCenterPoint Energy is looking for a Staff Project
Planner to join our High Voltage and System Operations Team,
located in Houston, TX. You will have the ability to: provide all
aspects of project construction readiness, work planning,
communications, and management reporting for the timely completion
of transmission line construction projects. Essential FunctionsTo
be successful in this role you will:
- Perform construction readiness reviews for the timely
transition from a conceptual development plan to construction.
- Develop project construction readiness implementation plans
including readiness analysis, readiness activities, and readiness
reporting.
- Perform activity mapping and task identification reviews with
stakeholders, including the use of transmission system development
plans, GIS data systems, aerial photography, and facility
maps.
- Work closely with various project stakeholders to identify
desired outcomes, project deliverables, and risk impacts.
- Meet, as appropriate, with project team members to determine
project scopes of work and schedules.
- Work closely with the Business Analysts on project budgets and
work estimates.
- Build and maintain project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6
and Microsoft Project Professional software.
- Perform field inspections as necessary to ensure on-time
performance of task schedules.
- Manage project forecasting and monitor pre-construction
activities, prepare readiness reports, and establish metrics to
ensure timely work progress.
- Analyze monthly schedule progress deviations and determine
critical path exceptions.
- Keep management informed on project readiness status by
preparing reports, making presentations, interpreting information,
and making recommendations as required.
- Other duties as determined by Manager to support division goals
and objectives. Education DescriptionYour background includes:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Business,
Business Management, Project Management, Engineering Management,
Construction Management, Industrial Management, Operations
Management, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or
Technology is required. Experience
- A minimum of eight (8) years of applicable work experience in
project scheduling, construction management, or construction
operations in a corporate or electric utility environment.
- A Master's degree in a business, operations, or construction
field may be substituted for one year of experience.
- A Ph.D. degree in a business, operations, or construction field
may be substituted for up to an additional year of experience. We
want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is
more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive
impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and
the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the
communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core
of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll
create a better tomorrow together. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work
environment where business results are achieved through the skills,
abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint
Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward
our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment
across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in
the communities we serve. What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness
center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition
reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar
up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your
contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 10/11/2024
Posting End Date: 10/18/2024 This contractor and subcontractor
shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a),
60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status
as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit
discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national
origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime
contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ
and advance in employment individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status or disability. #LI-CNP
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Pearland , Staff Project Planner, Other , Houston, Texas
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