Scheduler

<p><strong>Scheduler</strong></p> <p>Job Type: Exempt Salaried, Full-Time</p> <p>Location: Remote U.S.</p> <p>Reports To: Vice President, Project Management</p> <p>Department: Operations</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>TerraForm Power (“TERP”), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.</p> <p>We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.</p> <p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p> <p>TerraForm Power is seeking a Scheduler to support the Project Management team within the Operations organization. This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules across renewable energy construction and repowering projects.</p> <p>The Scheduler will work closely with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure schedules accurately reflect project scope, sequencing, and resource requirements. The role will provide critical visibility into project timelines, identify schedule risks, and support the successful execution of projects from development through construction and commissioning.</p> <p>This position reports to the Vice President, Project Management and supports multiple projects within TerraForm’s renewable energy portfolio.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>Project Scheduling & Planning</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain integrated master project schedules for renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and energy storage.</li> <li>Build detailed schedules with appropriate work breakdown structures (WBS), sequencing, dependencies, and milestones.</li> <li>Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure schedules reflect realistic execution timelines.</li> <li>Incorporate contractor, vendor, and subcontractor schedules into the overall project schedule.</li> </ul> <p>Schedule Monitoring & Analysis</p> <ul> <li>Track schedule progress and provide weekly and monthly schedule updates to project leadership.</li> <li>Perform critical path analysis, identify near-critical activities, and recommend mitigation strategies.</li> <li>Monitor schedule performance indicators including float trends, schedule variance, and milestone adherence.</li> <li>Identify potential delays or risks and work with project teams to develop recovery plans.</li> </ul> <p>Project Controls & Reporting</p> <ul> <li>Support project controls activities including earned value management (EVM), schedule performance analysis, and progress tracking.</li> <li>Prepare schedule narratives, progress curves, and milestone reports for internal project teams and senior leadership.</li> <li>Assist project managers with scenario planning and schedule impact analysis related to scope or schedule changes.</li> <li>Maintain schedule documentation and ensure compliance with internal scheduling standards.</li> </ul> <p>Stakeholder Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with internal teams including Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate schedule development.</li> <li>Participate in project meetings and planning sessions to review schedule status and key milestones.</li> <li>Provide scheduling guidance and technical support to project teams and contractors.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.</li> </ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, or construction planning.</li> <li>Experience supporting large infrastructure, energy, or renewable energy projects preferred.</li> <li>Experience developing schedules for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects is strongly preferred.</li> </ul> <p>Technical Skills</p> <ul> <li>Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.</li> <li>Understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling principles.</li> <li>Experience with schedule analysis, risk identification, and recovery planning.</li> <li>Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) concepts and project performance metrics is a plus.</li> </ul> <p>Professional Skills</p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.</li> </ul> <p>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</p> <ul> <li>Travel: Occasional travel may be required for project meetings or site visits.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>A note to Recruiting Agencies,</strong> TerraForm Power Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of TerraForm Power and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.</p>

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