Scheduler

PMA Consultants Careers•Newark, NJ

8d•$110,000 - $135,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Scheduler independently manages medium- to large-scale, complex project schedules and delivers advanced analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support internal stakeholders and client teams. This role requires hands-on Primavera P6 experience and a strong understanding of the project lifecycle. Organizational Responsibilities Lead development, maintenance, and reporting of Primavera P6 schedules, including summary and detailed schedules for large or concurrent projects. Interpret contract requirements and integrate scheduling deliverables while reviewing contractors’ cost- and resource-loaded schedules. Track progress against baseline schedules, identify critical paths, and analyze variances and delays. Prepare and present schedule status reports to internal and client stakeholders. Perform risk identification, trend and performance analysis, what-if analyses, time impact studies, and recovery plan evaluations. Collaborate with project teams, participate in project meetings and site visits to validate schedule accuracy 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. We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals. 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, construction management, architecture or a related field required.
5+ years of hands-on experience in project scheduling and controls within the construction or engineering industries.
Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and related reporting tools.
Ability to interpret contract documents and specifications, and construction drawings.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience reviewing and analyzing schedules from general contractors and understanding of construction lifecycles.

Responsibilities

Lead development, maintenance, and reporting of Primavera P6 schedules, including summary and detailed schedules for large or concurrent projects.
Interpret contract requirements and integrate scheduling deliverables while reviewing contractors’ cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
Track progress against baseline schedules, identify critical paths, and analyze variances and delays.
Prepare and present schedule status reports to internal and client stakeholders.
Perform risk identification, trend and performance analysis, what-if analyses, time impact studies, and recovery plan evaluations.
Collaborate with project teams, participate in project meetings and site visits to validate schedule accuracy