Senior Project Controls and Scheduling - Planner/Scheduler

Sargent & Lundy•Columbus, OH

9d•$100,019 - $152,807•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Planner/Scheduler, you will use technical skills to meet project team and client needs by developing and maintaining project schedules and monitoring project performance. You will work directly with project management, client management, and site personnel to develop detailed integrated schedules for engineering, procurement, and construction scopes associated with nuclear power generation projects. Using industry and proprietary software, including Primavera P6, and working under the direction of the project lead, you will implement project controls methods, support schedule planning and analysis, report performance, and provide documentation and data for project monitoring and decision-making. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days remote, and may involve travel to client offices for coordination meetings. Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus program. The stated compensation range is $100,019–$152,807.

Requirements

Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software, including resource-loading experience.
Familiarity with the practical application of project controls.
At least 7 years of project experience.
Post-secondary graduate.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors at varying position levels.
Motivation to learn new skills, develop knowledge, engage with others to understand project team needs, and deliver high-quality, accurate work with attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly advanced use of Excel and/or Access to create detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience in project controls, project planning, project scheduling, or earned value performance, preferably in the power industry.
AACE CST or PMI-equivalent designation.
Working toward AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or a PMI-equivalent designation.
Equivalent training in lieu of the specified professional designations.
Successfully passing designated proficiency testing in lieu of the specified professional designations.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement project controls tools and methodology.
Develop and support project schedule requirements in accordance with client procedures and best practices.
Perform critical path analysis, provide schedule insights, and recommend corrective actions when required.
Support schedule contingency management and work with stakeholders to identify and manage project risks.
Provide regular project updates and report deviations from the approved project baseline to the project team.
Support month-end closing and phase-gate processes.
Ensure standardized file locations exist for all required schedule documents.
Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports.
Assemble supporting documentation in response to project team and client needs.
Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision-making.
Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring of schedule performance.
Potentially travel to client offices for project coordination meetings.