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Project Controls Scheduling Specialist

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: PMA Consultants
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Analyst, Risk Manager/Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 107529 - 147885 USD Yearly USD 107529.00 147885.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Project Controls Scheduling Specialist (00570)

Position Summary

The Project Controls Scheduling Specialist provides advanced scheduling and project controls support across all phases of a project, including planning, execution, and closeout. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, supporting forecasting efforts, performing schedule analysis, and preparing reports to support project decision‑making.

This position includes ownership of project schedules, critical path analysis, earned value performance tracking, and coordination with project stakeholders to ensure alignment with program goals. A strong understanding of CPM scheduling, cost and schedule integration, and project controls systems is essential.

Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Organizational Responsibilities Scheduling & Forecasting
  • Develop and maintain detailed CPM schedules using Primavera P6, including logic, sequencing, durations, milestones, constraints, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
  • Own and manage baseline schedules and support ongoing schedule updates and revisions
  • Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, delays, and mitigation strategies
  • Conduct Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and support schedule change control processes
  • Perform schedule QA/QC to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program objectives
  • Support resource‑loaded schedules and integrated cost‑schedule planning and analysis
  • Coordinate and lead schedule update meetings with project teams and stakeholders
  • Review contractor and subcontractor schedules and provide feedback to ensure compliance and alignment
  • Collaborate within project teams to develop and maintain network schedules using advanced scheduling techniques
Reporting & Performance Analysis
  • Develop and deliver schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
  • Perform earned value analysis (EVA) and track project performance metrics
  • Prepare variance analyses and provide insights into project performance trends
  • Produce look‑ahead schedules, critical path reports, and schedule narratives
  • Assess schedule performance and provide recommendations based on data‑driven analysis
  • Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports to support project leadership
Cost & Project Controls Integration
  • Support cost tracking and forecasting efforts in coordination with project teams
  • Incorporate progress data into schedule updates and integrated cost‑schedule reporting
  • Assist with cost‑schedule integration and performance analysis
  • Support change management processes and evaluate schedule impacts of scope changes
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project schedules and milestones
  • Coordinate across multiple departments to support integrated project delivery
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders to drive schedule updates and decision‑making
  • Support client engagements and program assignments across multiple industries, including utility infrastructure projects such as transmission, distribution, and substations
Process Improvement & Team Support
  • Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, tools, and reporting
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of scheduling tools and methodologies
  • Support knowledge sharing and provide guidance to junior team members as needed
  • Apply critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills to project challenges
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required
  • A Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field may be considered in lieu of some years of experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or construction project support
  • Strong experience with Primavera P6
  • Proven experience developing and managing CPM schedules, including critical path analysis and network schedule development
  • Experience with earned value management (EVM), schedule performance assessment, and reporting
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