Master Control Scheduler (Mega Projects)

Nexus Engineering Group • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master Control Scheduler is accountable for the development, maintenance, integration, and integrity of the Project Master Schedule for a large, complex capital project. The role ensures the schedule is logic-driven, fully integrated across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, and suitable for forecasting, governance, and executive decision-making. The role acts as the single source of truth for schedule logic and the critical path on the project.

This position will be based out of the Nexus Cleveland Office with up to 50% travel to Akron, OH.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline is preferred
• 5-10 years’ experience planning and developing project schedules
• 5-10 years’ experience using Primavera P6
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Financial Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or equivalent are advantageous
• PMP, PSP or CCP certification, a plus

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the integrated Project Master Schedule for the project
• Integrity and quality of schedule logic, sequencing, and structure
• Identification, maintenance, and communication of the true project critical path
• Credible forecasting of key project milestones and completion dates
• Integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules
• Governance of schedule baselines, updates, and approved changes
• Visibility and management of float consumption and near-critical paths
• Assessment and communication of schedule risk and uncertainty
• Alignment of contractor and vendor schedules with the project master schedule
• Provision of reliable schedule information to support management decision-making
• Develop, maintain, and control the integrated Project Master Schedule in Primavera P6
• Define and enforce project WBS, coding structures, calendars, and milestone definitions
• Integrate discipline, contractor, and vendor schedules into a single coherent master schedule
• Ensure schedules are logic-driven with minimal constraints, no open ends, and justified lags
• Identify and analyze the critical path and near-critical paths on a continuous basis
• Monitor float trends and highlight emerging schedule risks
• Establish and maintain the baseline schedule and update cycles
• Perform schedule impact assessments for scope changes, delays, and productivity issues
• Support schedule risk analysis and confidence-based forecasting where required
• Review and challenge EPC or EPCm and vendor schedules for realism and compliance
• Resolve schedule integration conflicts between engineering, procurement, and construction
• Prepare schedule narratives explaining drivers, risks, and mitigation options
• Support project reviews, governance forums, and executive reporting
• Develop and maintain the Schedule Management Plan
• Mentor and guide project schedulers and discipline planners
• Ensure consistent application of scheduling standards across the project

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level