Senior Project Planner Scheduler

Pay Range: $65.33hr - $70.00hr Job Overview:
The Senior Project Planner Scheduler is a key member of the project controls team responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules and project controls across multiple complex infrastructure and power quality projects. This role ensures effective planning and reporting to support project delivery, while providing strategic insight, risk analysis, and guidance to project leadership. Main Accountabilities:
Develop and maintain detailed Level 1 4 schedules using Primavera P6 (or similar planning tools), ensuring alignment with project objectives, contractual requirements, and critical path. Lead planning and scheduling activities across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases. Provide earned value management (EVM) analysis, performance measurement, and project forecasting support. Integrate cost and schedule data to support comprehensive project progress and performance reporting.

Identify schedule risks and opportunities, perform scenario analysis, and recommend mitigation strategies. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to capture accurate status updates and changes. Prepare and present project controls reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to senior stakeholders. Support change management and claims analysis through schedule impact assessments and time impact analysis (TIA). Ensure schedule data integrity, quality, and governance in line with organizational standards.

Mentor and support junior planners and schedulers in planning best practices and tools.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 6 10 years of experience in project planning and controls, preferably in the energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors. Highly proficient in Primavera P6 and working knowledge of MS Project and other project controls specific software (e.g., Deltek Acumen, Excel, Power BI). Strong understanding of critical path method (CPM), earned value analysis (EVA), and schedule risk analysis.

Demonstrated ability to manage schedules on multi-million-dollar projects with complex interfaces. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment. PMP-SP, PSP (AACE), or similar certification preferred. Benefits:
Our Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc.

is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers.

Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.