Project Controls Scheduler (00617)

PMA Consultants Careers•Chicago, IL

1d•$84,244 - $98,987

About The Position

The Project Controls Scheduler plays a key role in supporting successful project planning and execution by developing and maintaining detailed project schedules. This junior-level position independently manages schedules for mid-sized projects, performs basic schedule analysis, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure schedule integrity and performance. The position requires working knowledge of CPM/GPM scheduling theory, proficiency in Primavera P6, and the ability to communicate schedule insights effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
At least 2 years of scheduling or project controls experience.
Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of CPM theory and schedule development fundamentals.
Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team effort.
Experience with schedule analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain summary- and detailed-level schedules in Primavera P6 with minimal supervision.
Interpret contract documents and apply scheduling obligations and specifications to deliverables.
Ensure accuracy and integrity in schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, and constraints.
Contribute to resource-loaded or cost-loaded schedules when required.
Support development of work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding frameworks.
Gather and input activity updates from project team members and field personnel.
Identify and track critical paths, near-critical paths, and schedule deviations.
Prepare schedule status reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and narratives for internal and client audiences.
Format and analyze schedule data for monthly reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder presentations.
Monitor and report progress against baselines and key project milestones.
Prepare and maintain project baselines, updates, and schedule revisions.
Assist with what-if scenarios and delay/time impact analyses (TIA).
Support identification and documentation of scheduling risks, changes, and mitigation strategies.
Observe trends, analyze float paths, and highlight potential issues affecting project delivery.
Perform basic earned value tracking and schedule-driven cost/time forecasting.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and discipline leads to gather status and validate schedule inputs.
Attend internal and client project meetings to provide schedule updates and capture planning changes.
Continue developing knowledge of CPM/GPM theory, PMA scheduling standards, and best practices.
Apply feedback from senior schedulers to improve modeling accuracy and reporting clarity.
Learn and begin to apply earned value management (EVM) principles in schedule assessments.
Perform other duties as assigned.