Associate Scheduler - Project Controls & Scheduling

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

5d•$74,353 - $113,595•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Project Scheduler for Capital Projects, you will use technical skills to meet project team and client needs by developing and maintaining project schedules and monitoring project performance. You will work directly with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders to develop detailed project schedules. The role uses industry and proprietary software, including Primavera P6, and involves supporting project controls, schedule analysis, reporting, and project decision-making. The position has a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Travel to a client office for project coordination meetings may be required.

Requirements

Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
Familiarity with the practical application of project controls.
Three or more years of project experience.
Post-secondary graduate.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors at varying levels.
Eagerness to learn new skills and develop knowledge to contribute to project team operations; willingness to engage with others to understand team needs; commitment to accurate, high-quality deliverables and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis on advanced use of MS Excel and/or MS Access to create detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience involving project controls, project planning, project scheduling, or earned value performance, preferably in the power industry.
AACE CST or PMI-equivalent designation.
Working toward AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or a PMI-equivalent designation.
Equivalent training in lieu of the listed professional designations.
Successful completion of designated proficiency testing in lieu of the listed designation or equivalent training.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement project controls tools and methodology.
Develop and support project schedule requirements in accordance with client procedures and best practices.
Perform critical path analysis and provide schedule insights and corrective actions when needed.
Support schedule contingency management and work with stakeholders to identify and manage project risks.
Provide regular project updates and report deviations from the approved project baseline to the project team.
Proactively manage schedule variances and question project deviations.
Support month-end closing and phase-gate processes.
Ensure standardized file locations exist for required schedule documents.
Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports.
Assemble supporting documentation in response to project team and client needs.
Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision-making.
Interface regularly with project management to support schedule performance monitoring.
Work with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts.