Lead Scheduler

Sargent & Lundy•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Project Scheduler for Capital Projects develops and maintains project schedules and monitors project performance for electric capital infrastructure projects. The role works directly with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders to develop detailed schedules, using industry and proprietary software including Primavera P6. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. Travel to a client office for project coordination meetings may be required. The scheduler applies project controls tools and methodology, supports schedule requirements and best practices, analyzes critical paths, manages schedule contingency and risks, and monitors schedule variances against approved baselines. The role also supports month-end closing and phase-gate processes; produces schedule reports and supporting documentation; analyzes data for project monitoring and decision-making; and works with cost analysts on time-phased cost forecasts.

Requirements

Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
Familiarity with the practical application of project controls.
10+ 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.
Motivation to learn new skills, develop knowledge, understand project team needs, and deliver accurate, high-quality work with attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially advanced use of Excel and/or Access to create detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided 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.
Working toward AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or a PMI equivalent.
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 learning and effectively using emerging technologies where 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, 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.
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 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 monitor schedule performance.
Interface with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts.