Project Scheduler

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Detroit, MI

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're building a talent pipeline for future opportunities that occur regularly. While there may not be an immediate opening, we're excited to connect with motivated candidates!

This role is hybrid in the Detroit area.

We are seeking experienced Project Schedulers to support our client, a major U.S. utility, in delivering schedules for some of the largest and most complex capital projects in the electric sector. In this Scheduler role, you will help maintain the integrity and performance of project schedules across a multibillion‑dollar capital portfolio. This work spans a wide range of project types, including Substations, Conversions, Sub‑Transmission & Distribution, Programs, and Customer Connections & Relocations.

You will collaborate closely with project directors, project managers, engineers, and project controls teams to develop, update, and monitor detailed schedules, forecasts, and progress metrics. Your contributions will strengthen visibility, coordination, and on‑time delivery for a large portfolio of electric infrastructure projects.

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.

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
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across a portfolio that includes substation, conversion, sub‑transmission & distribution, programmatic, and customer connection/relocation projects. Use predefined templates to build schedules 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

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are 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. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
• 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