Principal Project Controls Scheduler

Renuke•Anderson, SC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Project Controls Specialist is a critical lead position responsible for scheduling and project controls integration on major power generation construction projects. This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects of varying size and complexity, leading the setup, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules including baseline management, critical path analysis, and schedule-cost integration. This role requires expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced scheduling capabilities. The position demands deep understanding of schedule development, critical path methodology, and integration of schedule data on complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. This is a field-based position supporting the Anderson Combined Cycle construction project. Power plant construction experience (Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, Solar, or Battery) and mobilization to the field site is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business Administration AND 10 years of related work experience, OR High School diploma/equivalent AND 14 years of related work experience
Demonstrated lead-level experience with complex EPC projects in power generation (Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, Solar, or Battery construction)
Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and critical path methodology on large-scale construction projects
Field experience observing project progress and tracking performance via schedule updates and field walkdowns
Proficiency in schedule analysis software such as Deltek Acumen Fuse
Willingness to mobilize to field site in Anderson, SC
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience with MS Project, MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Passport, Powerplant, Emax, PeopleSoft
Risk management tools and Monte Carlo analysis experience
Experience evaluating vendor change orders and time impact analysis
Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business Administration
Professional certifications: PMI-SP (PMI Scheduling Professional), AACE-PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or PMP (Project Management Professional)
Additional certifications: AACE-EVP, AACE-CCC, CAPM
Strong collaborative team member with proven ability to work across functional groups
Employee development and mentoring experience

Responsibilities

Lead development and maintenance of site integrated schedules in Primavera P6
Establish and maintain project schedule baselines with critical path analysis
Incorporate implementation details into schedules upon contract award and integrate with site activities
Perform schedule variance analysis, adherence reporting, and trend analysis
Develop recovery plans and schedule mitigation strategies as necessary
Track project resources and quantities using Primavera and other scheduling tools
Provide schedule-cost integration analysis to support project forecasting
Review and assess change orders for schedule and time impacts
Support project funding submittals with detailed schedule analysis
Coordinate with vendors to gather and verify schedule updates through submittals, field walkdowns, and direct communication
Implement and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with project scope
Perform schedule analysis using Acumen Fuse and other analytical tools
Conduct risk management analysis including Monte Carlo simulations
Generate monthly reports and site-specific documentation for PM/PD teams
Lead project controls reviews and status presentations
Support field observations of project progress and tracking of performance metrics
Serve as Primavera P6 subject matter expert and mentor to project controls team members
Lead implementation of scheduling methodologies and best practices
May supervise junior project controls staff as assigned
Coordinate benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives for continuous improvement
Support multiple projects simultaneously as required