Project Scheduler (00550)

PMA Consultants Careers • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Scheduler manages all aspects of project scheduling for major construction projects ranging between $25M to $50M. This includes developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, closely monitoring progress against the schedule, attending regular progress meetings, and updating schedules accordingly. The Project Scheduler collaborates with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and other project controls personnel and their expertise in scheduling methodologies ensures on-time delivery of major construction programs. At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor. We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires. We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team. As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project/ construction management, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in project controls, project management, or a similar role with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in project management methodologies, schedule and cost control tools, and software.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the preparation, and development of resource-loaded design and construction schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM) required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret project data or identify trends for the purpose of making data driven recommendations to improve project performance.
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate to be located near a PMA office and able to work in the office as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience in Oil & Gas or manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project scheduling for major construction projects ranging between $25M to $50M.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Closely monitor progress against the schedule.
• Attend regular progress meetings.
• Update schedules accordingly.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and other project controls personnel.
• Ensure on-time delivery of major construction programs.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and maintain project schedules that align with project milestones and deadlines.
• Lead the integration and maintenance of multiple project schedules across different teams using scheduling software, such as Primavera P6.
• Lead weekly project status meetings with contractors to review progress, discuss challenges, strategize lost time recovery, and resolve constraints affecting project timelines.
• Prepare and distribute weekly progress reports detailing project status, changes or delays, key performance indicators, and upcoming milestones.
• Provide expert analysis on schedule performance, identifying critical paths and potential bottlenecks.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate schedule impacts and negotiate timeline adjustments.
• Maintain a proactive approach to foresee and address scheduling challenges in a dynamic construction environment.
• Ability to create scenario-based project schedules to assist in risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve project control processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall project outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Wellness programs for you and your family
• Career development opportunities to advance your professional goals
• Competitive wages
• 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees