Project Controls Scheduler 1

LUZCO Technologies•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

At LUZCO, we believe great projects start with great planning. We are looking for a Project Controls Scheduler who is organized, analytical, and enjoys working with teams to keep projects on track. This role supports project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting, and works closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders throughout the life of a project. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with schedules, data, and project teams, and is always looking for ways to improve processes and stay organized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related technical or analytical field
1–3 years of professional experience preparing, developing, or supporting project schedules, preferably in construction, utilities, infrastructure, or capital projects
Working knowledge of CPM scheduling concepts, including activity logic, baselines, and schedule updates
Experience with Primavera P6 or the ability to quickly learn scheduling and project controls software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret schedule, cost, and performance data
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and the ability to learn new tools quickly
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with multidisciplinary project teams

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting utility, transmission, distribution, or substation construction projects
Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts or performance metrics
Professional certifications such as CAPM, PMI-SP, PMP, or similar project controls certifications (such as AACE PSP) are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain cost-loaded CPM project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) using Primavera P6
Monitor schedule performance, perform critical path analysis, and help identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies
Prepare schedule updates, dashboards, and project reports for project teams and leadership
Develop proposal-level schedules and cost estimates, including baseline schedules, resource plans, and cost assumptions
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities, including schedule and cost performance tracking (SPI, CPI, forecasting)
Assist with analysis of cost, schedule, risk, and change order data to support project forecasting and estimating
Participate in project planning and coordination meetings to track progress and highlight potential risks
Respond to requests for schedule, cost, and performance data clearly and in a timely manner
Help improve project controls tools, templates, and reporting processes
Support the team with other project controls and scheduling tasks as needed