Project Controls Specialist

Senior Project Scheduler for Capital Projects

Step into a senior-level role with a major EPC firm supporting capital projects. Join a nationally recognized EPC firm with a strong backlog of projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized EPC firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence within power delivery and grid infrastructure. With decades of experience supporting utilities and large-scale infrastructure programs, they are known for their technical depth, collaborative culture, and commitment to modernizing the grid.

Job Description

As a Senior Project Scheduler for Capital Projects, you will apply your technical skills to meet project team and client needs for developing/maintaining project schedules and monitoring project performance. This work will include interfacing directly with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other key stakeholders for the development of detailed schedules for scopes of work associated with Nuclear Power projects. Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, including Primavera P6, you will perform the following tasks:

• Implement project controls tools and methodology
• Develop and support project schedule requirements per client procedures and best practices
• Perform critical path analysis, provide schedule insights and corrective actions when required
• Support schedule contingency management, and work with key stakeholders to identify and manage project risks
• Provide regular project updates and report deviations from the approved project baseline to the project team.
• Proactively manage schedule variances and have a questioning attitude with project deviations.
• Support month end closing and phase gate processes
• Ensure standardized file locations exist for all required schedule documents.
• Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports
• Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests/needs
• Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making
• Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring schedule performance
• Interface with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts
• There is the potential for you to travel to client office or project site for project coordination meetings

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Essential skills and experience:

• Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Familiarity with the practical application of project controls
• 7+ years of project experience
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
• Motivation: Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add make a valuable impact to project team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand project team needs. Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and/or MS Access in creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
• i.) AACE CST, or PMI Equivalent
• ii.) Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI Equivalent
• iii.) In lieu of Professional Designation (i. or ii.) above, has completed equivalent training
• Or in lieu of i.), ii.) or iii.) above, has successfully passed designated proficiency testing

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $165,000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to support large-scale grid modernization and utility infrastructure programs
• Strong project backlog and long-term growth potential
• Collaborative and technically focused environment
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Flexible work environment depending on project needs
• Career advancement opportunities into technical leadership and project management paths

Job Summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Construction Planning

Industry: Energy & Natural Resources

Location: Houston

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Cullen Sheridan

Job Reference: JN-052026-7025241

Job Nature: Hybrid working