Project Scheduler - Electric Utilities

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Marlborough, MA

20d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking experienced Project Schedulers that play a key role in supporting Transmission Capital, Maintenance, and Distribution projects by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules and related cost data. This position partners closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, and Controls teams to ensure accurate planning, effective coordination, and efficient project execution. This role is remote in the New England region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Project Management, or Scheduling required.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel-VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), float analysis, and schedule risk analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working with contracts/RFP’s a plus
• Experience specifically with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, or infrastructure) is highly valued.
• Procore experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across a portfolio of transmission line, distribution line and substation projects using predefined templates (from initiation through closeout) aligned to scope, WBS, milestones, and regulatory/contract constraints; establish baseline and coding standards across the portfolio.
• Perform routine project updates (weekly/biweekly/monthly), run CPM calculations, and conduct critical path, float, variance, and trend analyses; produce look‑ahead reports, and milestone tracking.
• Track schedule performance with earned value metrics (SPI/CPI) and contribute to recovery plans when milestones are at risk; publish portfolio and project control reports for leadership and clients.
• Identify schedule risks, run what‑if scenarios and propose mitigations; support change management processes and schedule QA/QC checks.
• Lead/participate in weekly schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders; communicate conflicts and recommend actions clearly and promptly.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to embed Project Controls processes into Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and contracts, ensuring alignment of scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting requirements from the outset.
• Review and assess bidders’ proposals for adherence to Project Controls criteria—such as WBS/CBS alignment, schedule baselines, and change management protocols—and make recommendations based on compliance.
• Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution phases, verifying that awarded contractors implement agreed Project Controls processes (schedule updates, EVM metrics, delay logs) and escalate any deviations for corrective action.

Benefits

• company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• tuition reimbursement
• voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

What This Job Offers

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