Lead Project Scheduler

Description

• Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution phases, verifying that awarded contractors implement agreed Project Controls processes (schedule updates, EVM metrics, delay logs) and escalate any deviations for corrective action.
• Perform routine project updates (weekly/biweekly/monthly), run CPM calculations, and conduct critical path, float, variance, and trend analyses; produce look‑ahead reports, and milestone tracking.
• Review and assess bidders’ proposals for adherence to Project Controls criteria—such as WBS/CBS alignment, schedule baselines, and change management protocols—and make recommendations based on compliance.
• Lead/participate in weekly schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders; communicate conflicts and recommend actions clearly and promptly.
• Identify schedule risks, run what‑if scenarios and propose mitigations; support change management processes and schedule QA/QC checks.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to embed Project Controls processes into Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and contracts, ensuring alignment of scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting requirements from the outset
• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across a portfolio of transmission line, distribution line and substation projects using predefined templates (from initiation through closeout) aligned to scope, WBS, milestones, and regulatory/contract constraints; establish baseline and coding standards across the portfolio.
• Track schedule performance with earned value metrics (SPI/CPI) and contribute to recovery plans when milestones are at risk; publish portfolio and project control reports for leadership and clients.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel-VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• 5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Project Management, or Scheduling required.
• Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred.
• Experience specifically with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, or infrastructure) is highly valued.
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), float analysis, and schedule risk analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Procore experience a plus
• Demonstrated experience working with contracts/RFP’s a plus
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.

Benefits

• Career development programs
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• Flexible work schedule
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off and benefits
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match
• This position pays between $130,000 and $175,000 annually and is an exempt position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance