Senior Primavera P6 Planner & Scheduler

Job descriptionPlan Academy is a growing consultancy & training agency that helps large-scale construction & engineering companies worldwide improve their project controls abilities.Plan Academy is seeking a top-tier Senior Project Scheduler " someone in the top 3% of Primavera P6 professionals " to support a mission-critical manufacturing project for a major U.S. client. This remote contract role demands technical excellence, schedule compliance expertise, and deep experience with resource- and cost-loaded scheduling.If you can walk into a complex project, take full control of the schedule, and confidently drive planning conversations with executives and engineers alike " we want to talk to you.Key responsibilities include:Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project execution schedules using Primavera P6 ProfessionalWork closely with project managers, engineers, and key stakeholders to gather input and align on schedule updates.Be familiar with, and know how to adhere to common project scheduling specifications, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) standardsPerform earned value analysis and provide accurate performance forecasting in Primavera P6Create high-level yet detailed project schedules from a cost or material estimates for projects in feasilbility stageAnalyze project timelines and identify opportunities for improvement or risk mitigation.Track progress, update forecasts, and report on schedule performance.Ensure schedules reflect resource availability and evolving project priorities.Present clear schedule status updates and reports to stakeholders on a regular basis.Generate P6 reports using Power Bi andBe excited to work in a dynamic project environment on large scale manufacturing projectsWhat You Bring:7+ years of Primavera P6 scheduling experience on large, complex industrial or manufacturing projects, especiallyDeveloping schedules from scratch through analyzing contracts & documents and by interviewing key SMEs on the projectDemonstrated mastery of Primavera P6 " not just usage, but deep understanding of relationships, risks, calendars, constraints, and critical path mechanicsProven ability to manage schedules that are fully resource- and cost-loadedHands-on experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) in P6Familiarity with adhering to schedule specsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred)Strong communication skills and the confidence to drive scheduling conversations across all levels of a project teamAbility to work independently and lead scheduling in a remote environmentContract Details:Onsite work in Pheonix, AZ40 hours/weekMonthly travel expenses reimbursed by the clientCompetitive hourly rate (commensurate with top-tier expertise)Starting date is flexible with client requirements