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Job Summary:
The BESS Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered on time by providing accurate schedule forecasts, identifying risks, and supporting project teams with data-driven insights across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and energization phases. This role requires a strong leader that will take ownership of driving accurate and up to date scheduling across multiple projects as well as taking initiative to drive process improvements where there is an opportunity to improve.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules for BESS projects from NTP through COD
Build schedules covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, civil, electrical, installation, commissioning, and grid interconnection
Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, OEMs, and subcontractors to validate logic, durations, and sequencing
Perform critical path analysis, float analysis, and schedule risk assessments
Track project progress and update schedules using actuals, forecasts, and recovery plans
Identify schedule impacts related to procurement delays, permitting, weather, interconnection, or change orders
Prepare schedule narratives, look-ahead schedules, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
Support claims, change management, and time-impact analyses as required
Ensure schedules align with contract milestones, EPC agreements, and owner requirements
Maintain schedule standards, templates, and best practices across the portfolio
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelorâs degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of project scheduling experience in utility-scale energy, power generation, or heavy civil construction
Direct experience supporting BESS, solar, wind, or substation projects
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Excel
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement lead times, and commissioning activities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with EPC contracts and utility-scale energy storage projects
Knowledge of battery OEM workflows (manufacturing, FAT, shipping, commissioning)
Familiarity with Power BI or other reporting/analytics tools
Experience supporting schedule recovery plans and delay analysis
Experience developing resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules
Strong communication skills with the ability to present schedule data clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
Combination of office, remote, and active construction site environments
Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases
Working in all weather conditions
Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs.
May require overtime, nights, or weekends based on project needs
Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to hiring. This role is considered safety-sensitive and may be subject to ongoing drug and testing in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
Location: Location specific; travel up to 50%
TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Description
$90,000-$130,000
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