Project Scheduler

WEG Electric Corp•Duluth, GA

25d

About The Position

The Project Scheduler develops and maintains integrated project schedules for complex engineered-to-order (ETO), systems, and EPC projects. The role works closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing, vendors, subcontractors, and customers to establish schedule baselines, track progress, analyze critical paths, identify risks, and support recovery planning throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Scheduler provides schedule visibility, forecasting, performance reporting, and risk analysis to support successful project execution and on-time delivery. When project workload permits, the role may support proposal development, scheduling standards, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Project Management organization. The start date has not been determined. WEG welcomes conversations with project scheduling professionals considering future opportunities due to project completion, contract expiration, relocation, or long-term career planning. The preferred location is the Atlanta Metro area, with a strong preference for candidates within commuting distance of the Duluth, Georgia headquarters. Travel may be required occasionally, depending on project requirements, customer needs, and business priorities. WEG Electric Corp. describes itself as the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1961, it operates primarily in the capital goods sector across Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, and Transmission & Distribution. The company has more than 30,000 employees worldwide and manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri, with its US corporate office in Duluth, Georgia. Applicants must submit an updated resume and complete the company application. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. WEG Electric Corp. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, construction planning, engineering planning, manufacturing planning, or a related discipline.
Experience developing and maintaining schedules for EPC, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, ETO, or large capital projects.
Demonstrated experience performing schedule analysis, forecasting, variance reporting, and recovery planning.
Advanced Primavera P6 expertise.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling, forecasting, schedule analysis, and recovery planning.
Ability to communicate schedule risks and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.
Submit an updated resume and complete the company application to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with engineering organizations, vendors, manufacturers, subcontractors, and field execution teams.
Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Primavera P6 certification, or equivalent training.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and directly related experience will be considered.
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, or similar platforms.
Candidates within commuting distance of the Duluth, Georgia headquarters are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, construction, commissioning, customer acceptance, and project closeout.
Create schedule baselines, work breakdown structures, activity logic, milestones, calendars, and responsibility assignments.
Incorporate contractual milestones, customer commitments, vendor activities, long-lead items, manufacturing requirements, and project interfaces into schedules.
Identify critical path activities, schedule constraints, float erosion, and potential impacts to key project milestones.
Support project change management and reflect approved schedule changes in project plans.
Update and maintain schedules through forecasting and progress measurement.
Prepare look-ahead schedules, schedule narratives, variance analyses, and critical path assessments.
Provide Project Managers with schedule performance insights, emerging risks, and recommended mitigation strategies.
Analyze schedule delays, identify root causes, and support recovery planning.
Support project reviews, customer meetings, management updates, and monthly project reporting.
Support project controls activities, including forecasting, progress measurement, risk management, reporting, and change management.
Coordinate with Project Controllers and project teams to provide schedule information for financial forecasting, milestone billing, and project reporting.
Participate in project kickoffs, progress reviews, vendor meetings, factory coordination meetings, and customer discussions.
Maintain schedule documentation, reports, narratives, and supporting records in approved project management systems.
Develop preliminary schedules and execution plans for EPC bids, proposals, and project pursuits.
Review schedules for resource conflicts, sequencing concerns, long-lead risks, and execution constraints.
Support the development of scheduling standards, templates, and project planning tools.
Identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, forecasting, reporting, and project execution performance.
Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies where appropriate to improve scheduling efficiency, reporting, and project decision-making.