Lead Scheduler

Sargent & Lundy•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead 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 with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders to develop detailed schedules for electric capital infrastructure project scopes. The role uses industry and proprietary software, including Primavera P6, and offers a hybrid arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Travel to client offices for project coordination meetings may be required. The position involves applying project controls methods, analyzing schedules and performance, managing schedule risks and variances, and producing reports and documentation to support project monitoring and decision-making. It also supports month-end closing and phase-gate processes, and coordinates with cost analysts on time-phased cost forecasts. Sargent & Lundy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other financial and work-life benefits. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
Familiarity with the practical application of project controls.
10 or more years of project experience.
Post-secondary graduate.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors at varying position 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 delivering high-quality, accurate work with attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly advanced use of Excel and/or Access to create detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
The employer does not sponsor U.S. 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 credential.
Working toward AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or a PMI-equivalent credential.
Equivalent training in lieu of the listed professional designations.
Successful completion of designated proficiency testing in lieu of the listed designations or equivalent training.
Interest in and effective use of emerging technologies where relevant; 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, provide schedule insights, and recommend corrective actions when required.
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 investigate project deviations.
Support month-end closing and phase-gate processes.
Ensure standardized file locations are maintained for required schedule documents.
Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports.
Assemble supporting documentation to meet 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.
Coordinate with clients and project stakeholders, including through potential travel to client offices for project meetings.