Sr. Project Controls Specialist; Scheduler

Sr. Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler)

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Job Title: Sr. Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler)

Date Opened: 11/12/2025

Department: Project Controls-Power Generation

Employment Type: FT Regular

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

The Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler) is responsible for the construction schedules for Power Generation projects. The project scheduler will work with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Project Controls Manager, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to develop and maintain construction schedules. The scheduler will report current status and any potential issues up to the Project Controls Manager for assigned projects.

• Assist project manager to develop project scope of work.
• Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of plans and schedules.
• Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.
• Convert scope of work document into logically linked resourced‑loaded project schedule.
• Prepare realistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports.
• Gather accurate progress and expended cost information at relevant time intervals.
• Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.
• Verbally and in writing advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts, contingencies and generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish.
• Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions.
• Mentor other Project Controls Specialist on the team.
• Develop and/or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based on feedback from project stakeholders and upper management.
• Serve as a key point of contact for upper management to discuss high‑visibility projects and issues.
• Lead/Assist in the development of Cost and Schedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessment).
• Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required.
• May assist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewer by performing rigorous evaluations of project development and control deliverables, including business cases presented by project teams.
• Provide input into the budget forecasting process.

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Requires ten (10) or more years of Project Controls related experience.
• Requires previous experience utilizing Primavera P6 to build schedules.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and upper management.
• Requires a basic working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple projects and determine priorities.
• Must be a skilled writer.
• Must understand the basic principles of project management.
• Requires a general understanding of Cost Management, Estimating and Change Control.
• Candidate must be willing to work on work sites at least 4 days per week when construction is in progress (per diem provided for out of area candidates).
• Must have a high degree of computer literacy.

• Prior experience in Power Generation, Oil Refineries, or Chemical Plant industries.

• Work is conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi‑Private Office) on an active construction site.
• Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or construction atmosphere.
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Working plant, construction, and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.