Experienced Scheduler

Description

As a Project Scheduler for Capital Projects, you will apply technical expertise to develop and maintain schedules for electric capital infrastructure projects. You will collaborate directly with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders, utilizing Primavera P6 and proprietary tools to ensure project performance is tracked and communicated.

The position involves implementing project‑control tools and methodology, creating schedule requirements that follow client procedures, conducting critical‑path analysis, and managing schedule contingencies and risks. You will regularly produce updates, look‑ahead and quality reports, assemble supporting documentation, and analyze data to aid decision‑making, while supporting month‑end closing, phase‑gate processes, and standardized file management.

• Implement project controls tools and methodology.
• Develop and support project schedules per client procedures.
• Perform critical path analysis and provide corrective actions.
• Manage schedule contingency and identify project risks.
• Provide regular project updates and report deviations from baseline.
• Proactively manage schedule variances.
• Support month‑end closing and phase‑gate processes.
• Ensure standardized file locations for schedule documents.
• Produce look‑ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports.
• Assemble documentation to meet client requests.
• Analyze data and build reports for monitoring and decision‑making.
• Interface with project management to monitor schedule performance.
• Collaborate with cost analysts to develop time‑phased cost forecasts.
• Travel to client offices for coordination meetings as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must be proficient in Primavera P6, have at least three years of project experience, and hold a post‑secondary degree. Strong written and verbal communication, a proactive learning attitude, and advanced skills in MS Excel or Access are also required.

Experience gained through engineering internships or co‑ops in the power sector, as well as certifications such as AACE CST, PMI equivalents, or progress toward AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, are valued but not mandatory.

• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Practical knowledge of project controls.
• Minimum three years of project experience.
• Post‑secondary education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and deliver high‑quality deliverables.
• Advanced MS Excel/Access skills.
• Engineering internship or co‑op experience in the power industry.
• AACE CST or PMI equivalent certification.
• Working toward AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalent.
• Completed equivalent training or passed proficiency testing.

Benefits

This role provides a hybrid work arrangement, requiring three days per week in the office and allowing two days of remote work. This schedule balances in‑person collaboration with remote flexibility.

Sargent & Lundy offers award‑winning benefits that include comprehensive health plans, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and flexible work arrangements. The firm has been recognized with the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for three consecutive years.

The salary range for this position is $72,690 to $106,250, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Compensation ranges are disclosed in compliance with local and state regulations.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and back‑up daycare.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental and bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid schedule.
• Tuition assistance, merit scholarships, and licensure bonus.
• Employee discount and charitable giving programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Training + Development

Interview process

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