Program Scheduler (00532)

PMA Consultants Careers • New York, NY

6d • $112,649 - $187,193

About The Position

The Program Scheduler independently manages complex program schedules and provides advanced analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support both internal stakeholders and client teams. This role requires hands-on experience with Primavera P6, project lifecycle understanding, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of CPM scheduling theory and demonstrate the ability to communicate schedule insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field required, Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, MBA, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in project scheduling and controls within the construction or engineering industries.
• Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and related reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing schedules from general contractors.
• Understanding of construction lifecycles and design/build delivery methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and status updates of project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Develop and manage both summary and detailed schedules for large-scale or multiple concurrent projects.
• Interpret contract requirements and ensure proper integration of scheduling deliverables.
• Review and analyze general contractors’ cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
• Track progress against baseline schedules, identify critical paths, and analyze variances and delays.
• Develop and present schedule status reports, dashboards, and narratives for internal and client-facing audiences.
• Conduct risk identification through trend and performance analysis and recommend corrective actions or workarounds.
• Conduct what-if analyses, time impact studies, and recovery plan evaluations.
• Evaluate current scheduling procedures and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with scheduling best practices and delivery method standards, including design/build projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction professionals to gather schedule data and status updates.
• Attend and participate in project meetings and site visits to validate schedule accuracy and progress.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior-level Scheduler staff, supporting their technical development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
• PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees.

What This Job Offers

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