Industrial Project Scheduler

Beck & Pollitzer US Inc

About The Position

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling detailed project schedules for complex industrial engineering and installation projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are properly planned, monitored, and delivered in line with contractual milestones and operational requirements. The successful candidate must have proven experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, supporting schedule integration, progress reporting, and critical path analysis across multi-discipline workstreams.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred
3–7+ years of experience in a Project Scheduler or Planning Engineer role
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Projects is required
Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, construction, or installation environments strongly preferred
Strong understanding of planning methodologies, critical path method (CPM), and project controls principles
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Primavera P6, Microsoft Projects
Strong Microsoft Excel skills for schedule analysis and reporting
Experience working with contractual schedules and milestone-driven programs
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex schedules clearly
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-project environments

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and cost-schedule integration (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain fully logic-linked, resource- and cost-loaded project schedules using MS Primavera P6, Microsoft Project
Establish work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned with project scope and execution strategy
Create baseline schedules and manage updates in accordance with change control processes
Integrate engineering, procurement, fabrication, delivery, and site installation activities into a single master program.
Update schedules with actual progress data and forecast remaining durations
Perform critical path, float, and schedule risk analysis
Produce look-ahead schedules, recovery programs, and scenario impact analysis
Prepare and present weekly and monthly schedule reports for internal and client stakeholders
Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, and Site Teams
Support planning workshops, schedule reviews, and coordination meetings
Interface with suppliers and subcontractors to validate lead times and delivery dates
Provide schedule input to support decision-making and project controls activities
Identify schedule-related risks and contribute to mitigation and recovery planning
Assess the schedule impact of scope changes, variations, and delays
Support extension of time (EOT) submissions, claims preparation, and forensic schedule analysis as required