Planner Analyst (Fort Carson Team)

Planner Analyst (Fort Carson Team)

Job Type: Business Operations

Pay Range $43.60 to $50.14

Location Fort Carson, CO

Date First Posted 10/15/24

Applications are being accepted through: 10/20/24

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Planner Analyst (Fort Carson Team)

The Utilities Construction and Maintenance Department is hiring a Planner Analyst to plan, schedule, and perform analyses for all teams within Fort Carson Operations. This position will directly impact the available resources and how they are utilized to maintain our water, wastewater, electric, and gas systems and services supporting Colorado Springs Utilities to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery in the responsibility of the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA).

In this job, you will collaborate with another Planner Analyst in the planning, scheduling, and analytics of Fort Carsons electric, gas, and water infrastructure Operations, and Maintenance programs while maximizing our resource utilization for our IGSA partners. You will be responsible for creating work orders and job packets, developing schedules for internal and contractor crews, reviewing project plans, monitoring, and tracking progress, and supporting construction projects in all aspects of workforce analysis to execution.

Your thoughtful planning and dedication to excellence will ensure that the electric, gas, and water infrastructure is evaluated, operated, and maintained efficiently with the proper amount of analysis and planning rigor. The successful candidate in this role will join a high-functioning energetic Fort Carson Team and contribute to the mission of collaborative teamwork, and dedication to service.

Key Areas of Focus

Responsible for overseeing Work Management for electric, gas, and water operations and maintenance, reviewing construction documents, and specifications to accurately develop project schedules which include all required activities, dates, and milestones

Create project work breakdown structure and collaborate with stakeholders to monitor, analyze, and report on projects in all phases of Work Management

Ensure required permits are pulled, locates are requested, and all construction prerequisites are accomplished, empowering crews to move forward on project plans according to schedule

Must have the ability to be adaptable and flexible to help transition Fort Carsons current operations and maintenance practices to industry best practices

Coordinate monthly billing invoicing and support the reconciliation process

Support the development of electric, gas, and water plans specific to the IGSA at Fort Carson like phase-in and phase-out, safety, natural gas, electric system, and quality control plans

Create, monitor, and communicate project schedules to internal teams, ensuring collaboration, compliance, as well as course-correcting as business needs require

Lead effort to validate the scope, estimate man-hours and craft type needed for each job to be performed; develop work orders and manage reporting thereof

Monitor multiple short and long-term projects in accordance to set schedules through the use of analytical reports, resource leveling, forecasting, and master scheduling

Verify the procurement of goods, and materials, and make recommendations for process improvements and/or crew productivity improvements.

Create, maintain, and track short and long-term Master Plan schedules

Oversee the reporting and detailed analysis of work order backlog and lifecycles, while maintaining the work management system

Who You Are…

At the Planner Analyst level, candidates will offer demonstrated years of related experience, preferably in electric, gas, and water construction and planning. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field is preferred. Additionally, we desire candidates who bring the following knowledge and experience:

Experience performing data input and analytical analysis using various software applications, such as Power Bi, and Maximo

Knowledge of engineering, construction, and operations work management measurements, principles, and techniques

Strong diligence and project management skills demonstrated in your ability to track, review, and analyze schedules throughout all phases of the project

Proficient at scheduling, planning, forecasting, monitoring, acquiring resources, project/program monitoring, analyzing, reporting, communicating, and developing weekly job schedules and daily work packets

Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally with various stakeholders

Excellent planning, communication, and organizational skills

A valid, unrestricted drivers license is required for this role

The most successful candidates will have the following:

Water Distribution, Wastewater system, Electric, and Gas Distribution and service certifications, and relevant construction experience

Demonstrated understanding of construction processes and/or complex utility systems

Experience with using Maximo and other systems of record

Knowledge of foundational Work Management principles

Completion of a Utility apprenticeship and/or possession of a college degree is valued

Strong technical skills related to data management and reporting

Skilled in logistically supporting work tasks and assignments utilizing resource forethought and anticipation

The following competencies and abilities are critical for success in this role:

Effective and discreet communicator with the ability to build positive and productive working relationships

Adaptability and resilience with the ability to adjust constructively and positively to changing circumstances

Time management, organization, and prioritization

Selfless team player focused on team innovation, growth, and collaboration

Initiative-taking a tenacious approach regarding work execution and professional development

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether its due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas with a STEM OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

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Job Type: Business Operations