Project Scheduler

Associate Project Scheduler

Location: Valparaiso, IN

Hybrid Schedule: Onsite Tuesday-Thursday

The Associate Project Scheduler provides scheduling services within the Project Controls organization for Major Projects. This role supports schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and variance assessment using Primavera P6 and standard project management processes. The scheduler helps create and manage project milestone and summary schedules, updates activity progress, performs schedule variance analysis, and supports schedule change control throughout the project lifecycle.

The position works closely with internal teams and external contractors to collect planning data, develop schedule logic and durations, and ensure high-quality schedule submissions. The scheduler also contributes to continuous improvement of cost engineering, risk management, project controls standards, and project management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project Work Breakdown Structures and organize work elements for scheduling.
• Conduct field walkdowns to validate schedule logic, resource plans, durations, and budgeted cost of work scheduled (PV/BCWS).
• Improve schedule quality and apply schedule performance metrics.
• Support project risk management and contract schedule reviews.
• Assess schedule variances, identify root causes, and implement schedule change control.
• Maintain schedule baselines, Basis of Schedule documentation, and contractor schedule validations.
• Provide regular and special schedule reports, analysis, and communication for project stakeholders.
• Support integration of people, processes, tools, and techniques across project controls.
• Assist in schedule management reviews with project managers and leadership.
• Build proficiency in P6 and project management systems for resource tracking and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Ensure alignment with NiSource Project Management Guidelines, industry standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1–3 years of experience working in a technical field
• Understanding of project planning and scheduling guidelines, standards, processes, and job aids
• Develop initial proficiency with Primavera P6 and spreadsheets
• Ability to coordinate work, use cognitive and communication skills, apply decision-making, and manage stakeholders
• Ability to read and interpret schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree