Project Controls Scheduler (00576)

Job Description

Job Description

PMA Consultants is a national program management/construction management consulting firm consistently achieving top rankings in Engineering News-Record (ENR). With a portfolio of projects that span the globe, we specialize in project and program management with subspecialties in owner's representative, project controls, project scheduling, risk management, claims avoidance, and other fields. We are recognized for our leadership and subject matter expertise across a variety of industries and for helping owners deliver successful projects.

Organizational Responsibilities

PMA is currently seeking a Senior Project Controls Scheduler for an exclusive assignment on-site at a client's facility in Detroit, Michigan . In this role, you will lead all aspects of scheduling and schedule control for a large construction project. Responsibilities include developing, reviewing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules, evaluating schedule impacts, supporting recovery planning, and providing schedule reporting to project leadership. The Senior Scheduler will routinely walk the project site to validate progress and ensure schedule accuracy. The project schedule will be highly detailed and will likely be cost- and resource-loaded.

This is an on-site position. We are seeking candidates who are local to the Detroit, Michigan area.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another engineering discipline, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project scheduling or project controls experience is required.
• Expert-level experience with Oracle Primavera P6 is required.
• Extensive experience supporting large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or mission-critical construction projects is strongly preferred.
• 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 required.
• Demonstrated capability with applicable software programs required.
• Applicable professional certifications (such as PSP or PMI-SP) are preferred.

The salary range for this position is $122,649 - $141,193.

Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

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.

 

About PMA

 

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

 

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

 

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

 

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

 

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.” 

 

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. 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.