Project Controls - Construction Scheduler

Position: Project Controls - Construction Scheduler (17646)
Location:

Amarillo, TX

Job Title:

Project Controls - Construction Scheduler

Career Level:

Associate

Organization: Small Projects & Estimating )

Job Specialty:
Project Controls-Scheduling

What You'll Do

We are seeking an entry-level Project Controls Scheduler to support some of the most complex and mission-critical U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) projects in the nation. This role provides project controls expertise-partnering with Project Managers to manage cost, schedule, and scope across DOE Minor and Commercial Construction projects. This role is designed for early-career professionals interested in developing skills in project controls, cost management, scheduling, and project performance analysis.

The Project Controls Scheduler will work closely onsite with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction teams, and Senior Project Controls professionals to support the planning, tracking, and reporting of project performance. This position provides exposure to DOE project life cycles, Earned Value Management (EVM), and federal project management practices. Reporting to the Project Controls Director, this individual will manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring data integrity, transparency, and alignment with federal standards to support successful execution and mission delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of comprehensive cost, schedule, and performance management frameworks for DOE Minor and Commercial Construction Projects.

Establish and maintain project baselines in accordance with DOE, Government Accountability Office (GAO), and EVM best practices.

Collaborate with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) including Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Safety, Quality, and other Project Controls functions-to align project objectives and execution strategies.

Develop and maintain integrated, resource-loaded baseline schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.

Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) and schedule risk analyses to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.

Review subcontractor schedules for quality, compliance, and potential impacts; provide feedback and recommendations to Project Managers.

Support the development of detailed cost estimates and track budgets, forecasts, and commitments in alignment with DOE and industry standards.

Perform variance analyses and recommend corrective actions to prevent or mitigate cost overruns.

Manage contingency and management reserves, providing defensible justifications for funding allocations.

Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities, proposing proactive mitigation strategies

Ensure full compliance with EVM requirements, analyzing Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and related performance indicators.

Prepare Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) analyses, interpret cost and schedule variances, and communicate performance trends to stakeholders.

Support monthly performance reviews, progress status reporting, and management briefings.

Support integration of risk assessments and quantitative risk analysis (QRA) into cost and schedule forecasts.

Participate in the change-control process by analyzing cost and schedule impacts, support the trend process, and preparing baseline change proposals (BCPs) in coordination with Project Management.

Prepare and deliver project controls reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

Promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of project controls practices.

Support ad-hoc assignments and stretch initiatives that advance organizational goals, drive innovation, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.

Minimum

Job Requirements

* Bachelor's degree.

* Master's degree.

* OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

Not applicable

Preferred

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

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