Principal Project Controls Scheduler

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. ReNuke Services is seeking a Principal Project Controls Scheduler for our client’s site in Anderson, South Carolina! Description: Anderson Combined Cycle Project The Principal Project Controls Specialist is a critical lead position responsible for scheduling and project controls integration on major power generation construction projects. This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects of varying size and complexity, leading the setup, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules including baseline management, critical path analysis, and schedule-cost integration. This role requires expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced scheduling capabilities. The position demands deep understanding of schedule development, critical path methodology, and integration of schedule data on complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. This is a field-based position supporting the Anderson Combined Cycle construction project. Power plant construction experience (Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, Solar, or Battery) and mobilization to the field site is required. Key Responsibilities Schedule Management & Development: Lead development and maintenance of site integrated schedules in Primavera P6 Establish and maintain project schedule baselines with critical path analysis Incorporate implementation details into schedules upon contract award and integrate with site activities Perform schedule variance analysis, adherence reporting, and trend analysis Develop recovery plans and schedule mitigation strategies as necessary Track project resources and quantities using Primavera and other scheduling tools Project Controls Integration: Provide schedule-cost integration analysis to support project forecasting Review and assess change orders for schedule and time impacts Support project funding submittals with detailed schedule analysis Coordinate with vendors to gather and verify schedule updates through submittals, field walkdowns, and direct communication Implement and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with project scope Analysis & Reporting: Perform schedule analysis using Acumen Fuse and other analytical tools Conduct risk management analysis including Monte Carlo simulations Generate monthly reports and site-specific documentation for PM/PD teams Lead project controls reviews and status presentations Support field observations of project progress and tracking of performance metrics Serve as Primavera P6 subject matter expert and mentor to project controls team members Lead implementation of scheduling methodologies and best practices May supervise junior project controls staff as assigned Coordinate benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives for continuous improvement Support multiple projects simultaneously as required Basic/Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business Administration AND 10 years of related work experience, OR High School diploma/equivalent AND 14 years of related work experience Demonstrated lead-level experience with complex EPC projects in power generation (Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, Solar, or Battery construction) Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and critical path methodology on large-scale construction projects Field experience observing project progress and tracking performance via schedule updates and field walkdowns Proficiency in schedule analysis software such as Deltek Acumen Fuse Willingness to mobilize to field site in Anderson, SC Valid driver's license Desired Qualifications Experience with MS Project, MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Passport, Powerplant, Emax, PeopleSoft Risk management tools and Monte Carlo analysis experience Experience evaluating vendor change orders and time impact analysis Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business Administration Professional certifications: PMI-SP (PMI Scheduling Professional), AACE-PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or PMP (Project Management Professional) Additional certifications: AACE-EVP, AACE-CCC, CAPM Strong collaborative team member with proven ability to work across functional groups Employee development and mentoring experience Work Location Field-based position with mobilization to project site in Anderson, SC DNJP23910 – Principal Project Controls Scheduler – Anderson, SC - 12 months #J-18808-Ljbffr