Scheduler (00541)

PMA Consultants Careers•Newark, NJ

16d•$112,649 - $154,927

About The Position

The Scheduler independently manages medium to large and complex project schedules and provides advanced analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support both internal stakeholders and client teams. This mid-level role requires hands-on experience with Primavera P6, project lifecycle understanding, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
5+ years of hands-on experience in project scheduling and controls, preferably within the construction or engineering industries.
Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, Excel, and related reporting tools.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience reviewing and analyzing schedules from general contractors.
Understanding of construction lifecycles and design/build delivery methods preferred.

Nice To Haves

PowerBI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, maintenance, and status updates of project schedules using Primavera P6.
Develop and manage both summary and detailed schedules for large-scale or multiple concurrent projects.
Interpret contract requirements and ensure proper integration of scheduling deliverables.
Review and analyze general contractorsâ cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
Track progress against baseline schedules, identify critical paths, and analyze variances and delays.
Develop and present schedule status reports, dashboards, and narratives for internal and client-facing audiences.
Conduct risk identification through trend and performance analysis and recommend corrective actions or workarounds.
Conduct what-if analyses, time impact studies, and recovery plan evaluations.
Evaluate current scheduling procedures and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with scheduling best practices and delivery method standards, including design/build projects.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction professionals to gather schedule data and status updates.
Attend and participate in project meetings and site visits to validate schedule accuracy and progress.
Other duties as assigned.