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Salary: USD 120,000 - 150,000 / annual
Terabase Energy is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform for large-scale solar projects. The company works with project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms globally to support design, optimization, and construction of massive solar installations.
As Manager of Project Scheduling within the Project Controls business unit, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Project Controls and build, scale, and lead a globally distributed team of Project Schedulers and planners. You will partner closely with Project Delivery to own schedules for multiple simultaneous customer projects across all production and deployment stages, ensuring realistic timelines, effective resource allocation, and early risk identification and management.
Key responsibilities include:
**Schedule Development & Management:** Prepare and develop integrated master plans and integrated master schedules aligned with project and program objectives. Ensure all project schedules integrate across business unit functions including product engineering, procurement, quality, commissioning & warranty, and operations. Manage project schedules, perform risk analysis, and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts. Implement and maintain Earned Value Management and other project management techniques to assess progress and identify performance variances. Implement and maintain Estimate At Complete (EAC) forecasting processes and tools for resource planning and conduct regular cost variance reviews.
**Team Leadership & Management:** Manage and oversee a team of US and international Project Schedulers, including task and resource management, project prioritization, performance management, and compensation reviews. Lead and mentor the scheduling team through guidance, training, and performance feedback. Collaborate with business unit leadership to develop and implement team goals and key initiatives, balancing day-to-day operational needs with larger strategic objectives.
**Process Improvement:** Identify and address gaps in processes and procedures to improve and streamline workflows. Collaborate with other departments on operational requirements needed to meet customer deliverables and departmental priorities.
**Reporting & KPIs:** Monitor and track performance and health for each project using Cost and Schedule Performance indices (CPI and SPI). Develop regular reports highlighting root causes of performance variances. Provide support for managing key performance indicators across the business unit to enable objective measurement and continuous improvement.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, energy, or related field
- Advanced proficiency with scheduling platforms such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, with detailed development experience of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), and Earned Value Management (EVM) tools
- Advanced understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) tools and best practices; ability to set up and lead implementation
- 5+ years' experience in project controls, scheduling, or planning within the solar or renewable energy industry, heavy construction, aerospace, or similar industry
- Advanced or expert skill level in MS Suite of software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience building, scaling, and leading distributed teams, including international team members across multiple time zones
- Willingness to work in hybrid (home/office) setup and work with minimal supervision
- Travel up to 20% of the time, primarily to Northern California headquarters, with occasional international travel
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PgMP, or similar
- Master's degree in operations, business, energy, or related field
- Experience with Cora Systems PPM software or similar PPM platforms
- Proficiency in complementary project management and CRM tools such as Salesforce
