Senior Scheduler

Sargent & Lundy•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Project Scheduler for Capital Projects, you will use technical skills to develop and maintain project schedules and monitor project performance in support of project teams and clients. The work involves coordinating with project and client management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders to develop detailed schedules for electric capital infrastructure projects. The role uses industry and proprietary software, including Primavera P6. It has a hybrid arrangement: three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. Travel to client offices for project coordination meetings may be required. The position supports project controls and scheduling processes, including schedule analysis and reporting, contingency and risk management, baseline monitoring, month-end closing, and phase-gate processes. It also involves coordinating with cost analysts on time-phased cost forecasts and producing documentation and reports for project teams and clients. Sargent & Lundy notes that employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review. Sargent & Lundy offers healthcare coverage and paid time off, along with financial, wellness, and work-life benefits. Eligible positions may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

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 and the ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors at varying position levels.
Eagerness to learn new skills and develop knowledge to contribute to project team operations.
Willingness to engage with others to understand project team needs.
Commitment to high-quality, accurate deliverables and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, with emphasis on advanced Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access skills for creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.

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 lieu of a professional designation.
Successful completion of designated proficiency testing in lieu of the listed professional designation or equivalent training.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; 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 approved project baselines.
Proactively manage schedule variances and question project deviations.
Support month-end closing and phase-gate processes.
Ensure standardized file locations are maintained for required schedule documents.
Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports.
Assemble supporting documentation for project team and client requests.
Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision-making.
Coordinate with project management to monitor schedule performance.
Coordinate with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts.
Interface with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders to develop detailed schedules for electric capital infrastructure project scopes.
Travel to client offices for project coordination meetings when needed.