Senior Scheduler

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Scheduler for Capital Projects develops and maintains project schedules and monitors project performance, supporting project teams and clients on nuclear power projects. The role works directly with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders to develop detailed schedules for project scopes. It uses industry and proprietary software, including Primavera P6, to support project controls, schedule analysis, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Travel to client offices for project coordination meetings may be required. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
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 contribute to project team operations.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work with attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis on advanced use of Excel and/or Access to create detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.

Nice To Haves

Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience involving project controls, project planning, project scheduling, or earned value performance, preferably in the power industry.
AACE CST certification or PMI equivalent.
Working toward AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or a PMI equivalent.
Equivalent training in lieu of the listed professional designations.
Successful completion of designated proficiency testing in lieu of the listed professional designations or training.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.

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 approved project baselines.
Proactively manage schedule variances and question project deviations.
Support month-end closing and phase-gate processes.
Ensure standardized file locations exist for 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 schedule performance monitoring.
Work with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts.