Senior Project Controls and Scheduling - Planner/Scheduler

Description

As a Senior Planner/Scheduler you will apply technical skills to develop and maintain project schedules, monitor performance, and interface with project management, client management, and site personnel on transmission and distribution projects. You will use Primavera P6 and other tools under the direction of the project lead.

• Implement project controls tools and methodology.
• Develop and support project schedules per client procedures and best practices.
• Perform critical path analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage schedule contingency and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate project risks.
• Provide regular project updates and report schedule deviations.
• Support month‑end closing and phase‑gate processes.
• Maintain standardized file locations for schedule documentation.
• Produce look‑ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports.
• Assemble supporting documentation for client and team requests.
• Analyze data and generate reports to aid project monitoring and decision‑making.
• Interface with project management to track schedule performance.
• Travel to client offices as needed for coordination meetings.

Requirements

The position requires at least seven years of project experience, a post‑secondary degree, and proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource loading. Strong written and verbal communication, motivation to learn, and advanced Excel or Access skills are essential. Familiarity with project controls and the ability to deliver high‑quality, detail‑oriented deliverables are also required.

Benefits

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Sargent & Lundy provides award‑winning health, wellness, financial, and work‑life‑balance benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and numerous employee programs. The company has earned the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The compensation range for this position is $95,840–$147,870, with a base salary, benefits, and potential discretionary bonus. Sargent & Lundy is an equal‑opportunity employer, does not sponsor work authorization in the U.S., and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance