Project Scheduler/Project Controls Specialist (Primavera P6)

Application due date: June 19, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for providing project controls for transmission capital project teams, primarily using Primavera P6 schedule software to create, maintain, monitor and analyze resource and cost loaded capital project schedules and to develop risk mitigation action plans to correct negative trends in the schedule.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $85,000 - $117,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Coordinates with project managers to prepare, develop and maintain detailed cost and resource loaded project schedules for transmission and substation projects.

· Creates project plans with multiple/complex interdependencies as the baseline schedule.

· Administrates Primavera P6 tool for transmission’s use in coordination with the Enterprise Project Management Core Team and manages the data housed within Primavera P6.

· Develops project control processes/procedures/methodology.

· Guides/directs/trains transmission users on project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting.

· Participates in regular project meetings to troubleshoots project schedule, budget, cost issues and determines a course of action to right the project plan. Acts on project schedule deviations from minor to major risks.

· Analyzes schedule and cost data via audits, reports, and critical thinking to improve project performance.

· Develops reporting for various stakeholders including users, managers, and senior management.

Qualifications:

· Post-secondary education to include project scheduling curriculum that could be gained through a certification program and/or degree program required.

· A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field is strongly preferred.

· 3+ years of project scheduling and controls experience, along with demonstrated ability to coordinate teams of project professionals required.

· 8+ years of project scheduling and controls experience or related experience strongly preferred.

· A combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

· Strong preference for experience with Primavera P6 scheduling and administration, and utility construction techniques.

· Microsoft Office Suite required with Excel; Power BI strongly preferred.

· Informal and/or formal leadership experience preferred.

· Knowledge of project schedule risk mitigation techniques.

· Advanced skill in using project scheduling software. Skill specifically in Primavera P6 strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated advanced skills in project scheduling and controls processes, tools and techniques.

· Ability to perform critical path analysis of project schedules and propose changes to keep projects on track.

· Ability to analyze and monitor the performance of multiple and varied projects concurrently.

· Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by June 19, 2026. 

GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 26 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy. Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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