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Scheduler, Energy​/Power Generation

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Pmaconsultants
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Scheduler (00577)

Position Summary

The Scheduler plays a key role in planning and executing manufacturing facility capital projects by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.

Working independently on moderately complex assignments, the Scheduler performs schedule analysis, forecasting, progress reporting, and schedule updates while collaborating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client stakeholders to monitor project performance and support informed decision-making.

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.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain summary- and detailed-level project schedules in Oracle Primavera P6 throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
  • Interpret contract documents and apply scheduling requirements, project specifications, and milestone commitments to project schedules.
  • Maintain schedule integrity by ensuring accurate activity sequencing, logic, durations, calendars, constraints, and relationships.
  • Support the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity coding structures, schedule baselines, and resource- or cost-loaded schedules, as required.
  • Gather, validate, and incorporate schedule updates from project managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and field personnel.
  • Monitor progress against approved baselines and key milestones by identifying schedule variances, critical path activities, and potential impacts to project delivery.
  • Perform schedule analysis, forecasting, schedule quality reviews, and basic Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and what-if scenario evaluations, as applicable.
  • Prepare dashboards, reports, narratives, performance metrics, and other scheduling deliverables for internal and client stakeholders.
  • Analyze scheduling data to support project reporting, forecasting, progress reviews, and project meetings.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives to validate schedule information, communicate project changes, and support successful project execution.
  • Continue developing knowledge of scheduling principles, PMA scheduling standards, industry best practices, and earned value management (EVM) concepts.
  • Apply feedback from senior schedulers to improve schedule quality, forecasting, reporting, and overall project support.
  • Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective problem‑solving while managing multiple priorities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of two (2) years of scheduling, project controls, project planning, or related experience supporting engineering, construction, manufacturing, industrial, or other capital projects.
  • Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and other project scheduling tools.
  • Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles, schedule development, forecasting, reporting, and earned value management (EVM) principles.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related technical or quantitative field required.
  • A Master's degree in a related field may be considered as part of the candidate's overall qualifications and relevant professional experience.
Additional Requirements

Physical:
Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive:
Problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
  • Medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans. VEVRAA federal contractor.

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