Project Scheduler

Location: Michigan – Primarily Remote

Work Arrangement: Remote from home with occasional onsite meetings as needed (expected to be only a small number of days per year)

Contract Duration: Through December 2027

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler / Project Controls Scheduler to support project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting activities. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with Primavera P6
, Microsoft Excel, project scheduling, critical path analysis, and coordination with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

This position will primarily be remote for a candidate residing in Michigan, with occasional onsite meetings as required.

• Organize, implement, and maintain project scheduling management systems supporting identified projects and project plans.
• Set up project tasks and subtasks to ensure project and contract requirements are achieved according to schedule.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6
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• Maintain the P6 database, including task status, timelines, activity information, and schedule updates.
• Enter new project information into P6 and prepare scheduled reports for project coordination and management reporting.
• Develop detailed project schedules in coordination with project teams, contractors, superintendents, field engineers, and project managers.
• Define and update project scope, activities, durations, dependencies, and milestones.
• Monitor schedule progress and performance and identify potential delays, variances, and developing problem areas.
• Analyze the critical path, constraints, and schedule impacts resulting from project changes.
• Recommend alternative work paths and recovery strategies for projects experiencing schedule delays.
• Develop and maintain weekly schedules in collaboration with field and project management teams.
• Support project management teams in maintaining effective change management processes, procedures, and systems.
• Assist with periodic project status reports to keep management informed of project progress and schedule performance.
• Conduct schedule analysis to determine alternative courses of action and recovery plans for slipped schedules.
• Collaborate with project team members, contractors, cost engineers, stakeholders, and management to obtain and communicate accurate schedule information.
• Participate actively in project and department meetings and provide scheduling updates and recommendations.

• Hands‑on experience working in a Primavera P6 environment
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• Strong understanding of P6 functionality, including:
• Activity codes
• Resources
• Group & Sort
• Schedule reporting
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
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• Ability to develop, maintain, analyze, and update detailed project schedules.
• Experience analyzing critical path, constraints, schedule variances, and project impacts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to participate effectively in project meetings and communicate scheduling information clearly.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• PMP or other PMI certification preferred but not required.
• PSP, CST, or other AACE International certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Schedule Quality practices and quality checks for P6 schedules.
• Understanding of project gating procedures
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• Previous experience supporting Renewable Energy or Clean Energy projects is a plus.
• Experience working with project controls, cost engineering, or construction project teams is beneficial.