Lead Project Scheduler - Utilities

ENTRUST Solutions Group•Waltham, MA

3d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking Lead Project Schedulers to support a major U.S. utility in delivering schedules for some of the largest and most complex capital projects in the electric sector. The role contributes to the integrity and performance of project schedules across a multibillion-dollar capital portfolio. It collaborates with project directors, project managers, engineers, and project controls teams to develop, update, and monitor detailed schedules, forecasts, and progress metrics. The position is hybrid in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 10 years of work experience in Project Controls, Project Management, or Scheduling.
Proficiency in Primavera P6.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel features such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), float analysis, and schedule risk analysis.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with contracts or RFPs.
Experience with large-scale capital projects, particularly in utility, construction, or infrastructure.
Procore experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules for transmission line, distribution line, and substation projects, using predefined templates from initiation through closeout and aligning schedules with scope, WBS, milestones, and regulatory and contract constraints; establish baseline and coding standards across the portfolio.
Perform weekly, biweekly, or monthly project updates; run CPM calculations and critical path, float, variance, and trend analyses; produce look-ahead reports and track milestones.
Track schedule performance using earned value metrics such as SPI and CPI, contribute to recovery plans when milestones are at risk, and publish portfolio and project control reports for leadership and clients.
Identify schedule risks, run what-if scenarios, propose mitigations, support change management processes, and perform schedule QA/QC checks.
Lead or participate in weekly schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders; communicate conflicts and recommend actions clearly and promptly.
Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to incorporate Project Controls processes into RFPs and contracts, aligning scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting requirements.
Review and assess bidders’ proposals for compliance with Project Controls criteria, including WBS/CBS alignment, schedule baselines, and change management protocols, and make recommendations.
Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution, verify contractors implement agreed processes such as schedule updates, EVM metrics, and delay logs, and escalate deviations for corrective action.

Benefits

Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
Paid time off for full-time employees.
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
Professional growth and career development opportunities.
Flexible work schedules.
Supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.