Sr. Scheduler

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Scheduler to support project teams across projects of varying sizes and complexity. This individual will be responsible for performing advanced project scheduling, cost control, change management, and project controls reporting while providing technical guidance and mentorship to other members of the Project Controls organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of project controls methodologies, experience working with project controls software, and the ability to analyze project performance and provide reporting at both the project and portfolio levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly project controls reports by gathering, validating, and analyzing schedule and cost data.
• Perform change control activities, including tracking, assessing, documenting, and managing changes to project scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project schedules, cost estimates, cash flow forecasts, and change control documentation.
• Monitor and report project status through variance analysis, earned value analysis, critical path analysis, and schedule performance assessments.
• Identify trends, risks, and performance gaps while developing portfolio-level analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with Cost Analysts to establish effective cost control processes and ensure project estimates accurately reflect materials, labor, equipment, and current industry data.
• Ensure project estimates and cost management activities align with established estimating standards and review processes.
• Support project controls benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives, identifying opportunities for process improvements and adoption of industry best practices.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Project Managers, customers, and project teams to support project execution and resolve issues.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to other Project Controls team members.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and support effective communication and collaboration across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project controls, project scheduling, cost control, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of project controls methodologies, including scheduling, cost management, forecasting, change control, and project reporting.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, WBS, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts.
• Knowledge of earned value management, variance analysis, critical path analysis, and project performance tracking.
• Experience with project controls software and scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and support projects of varying size and complexity.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor team members and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.