Project Controls Scheduler

PMA Consultants is a national program management and construction management consulting firm. We specialize in project and program management with expertise in owner’s representation, project controls, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance.

Location:

Detroit, Michigan (on-site, local candidates preferred). This role leads all aspects of scheduling and schedule control for a large construction project. Key responsibilities include developing, reviewing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules; evaluating schedule impacts; supporting recovery planning; providing schedule reporting to project leadership; walking the project site to validate progress and ensure schedule accuracy. The project schedule will be highly detailed and cost‑ and resource‑loaded.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another engineering discipline, or a related field.
• 15+ years of project scheduling or project controls experience.
• Expert-level experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Extensive experience supporting large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or mission‑critical construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex CPM schedules, including critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and providing recommendations to project leadership.
• Ability to lead schedule coordination meetings and communicate effectively with owners, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability with applicable software programs.
• Applicable professional certifications such as PSP or PMI‑SP are preferred.

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; ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

$130,866 - $170,943 a year ($130,649 - $170,193 range depending on experience, skills, and location).

Competitive pay and benefits: medical, prescription, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement. Wellness programs for employees and families.

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.