Senior Scheduler

Sargent & Lundy • Clayton, MO

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Scheduler for Capital Projects applies technical skills to develop and maintain project schedules and monitor project performance. The role works directly with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders to develop detailed schedules for electric capital infrastructure project scopes. It uses industry and proprietary software, including Primavera P6. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Travel to client offices for project coordination meetings may be required.

Requirements

• Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Familiarity with the practical application of project controls.
• Five or more years of project experience.
• Post-secondary graduate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors at varying position levels.
• Motivation to learn new skills, develop knowledge, understand project team needs, and contribute to team operations.
• Commitment to high-quality, accurate deliverables and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially advanced use of MS Excel and/or MS Access to create detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
• Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience involving project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably in the power industry.
• AACE CST or PMI equivalent.
• Working toward AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or a PMI equivalent.
• Equivalent training in place of the listed professional designations.
• Successful completion of designated proficiency testing in lieu of the listed designation or training alternatives.
• 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.
• Proactively manage schedule variances and question project deviations.
• Support month-end closing and phase-gate processes.
• Ensure standardized file locations are available for required schedule documents.
• Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports.
• Assemble supporting documentation in response to project team and client requests.
• Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision-making.
• Interface regularly with project management to support schedule performance monitoring.
• Work with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and HSA.
• 401(k).
• Pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program.
• Employee discount program.
• Corporate charitable giving program.
• Tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed