Project Scheduler

Job Title: Project Scheduler

Job Description

The Project Scheduler supports business developers and project managers by leading all aspects of project scheduling for EPC, Design-Build, and CMAR project delivery, with a strong focus on power delivery and water infrastructure. This role manages schedules for multiple concurrent projects and pursuits, ensuring accurate planning, integration, and reporting to support successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop Linear Schedule Method (LSM) and Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules, including initial development, integration into master project schedules, and creation of cost-loaded resource assignments.
• Collaborate closely with pursuit and project leaders, engineers, estimators, procurement specialists, suppliers, and trade contractors to develop, baseline, and update project schedules using multiple formats and software tools.
• Create and maintain alignment between the work breakdown structure and the financial breakdown structure for pursuits and projects.
• Develop cost- and resource-loaded schedules, generate cash flow curves, and incorporate earned value metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) into schedule reporting.
• Support and challenge project teams to develop accurate productivity durations and optimize the sequence of work to improve schedule performance.
• Incorporate change management processes and activity progression updates into project schedules to reflect current project status.
• Assist with risk management by helping identify, qualify, and plan mitigation strategies for schedule-related risks.
• Identify, document, and perform schedule analysis and time impact analysis to assess delays, changes, and their impact on project timelines.
• Maintain sufficient and accurate scheduling documentation and ensure proper storage and organization of records.
• Demonstrate exemplary personal workflow processes and time management skills to handle multiple concurrent projects and pursuits effectively.
• Promote and drive short-interval scheduling practices among project leadership staff to improve field execution and coordination.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures in all scheduling activities.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested to support project and organizational objectives.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience developing resource- and cost-loaded schedules with familiarity in earned value metrics.
• Proficiency in using Primavera P6 for project scheduling, updating, and reporting.
• Competence in using schedule reporting tools and techniques for analysis and presentation purposes.
• Experience in project scheduling for high voltage, EPC, or other large capital projects such as oil and gas, water/wastewater, aviation, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of Linear Schedule Method (LSM) and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques.
• Ability to develop, baseline, and maintain complex project schedules across multiple concurrent projects.
• Capability to integrate work breakdown structures with financial breakdown structures for accurate planning and reporting.
• Skill in developing cost and resource-loaded schedules and generating cash flow curves.
• Experience incorporating earned value metrics and Key Performance Indicators into schedule management.
• Strong analytical skills to perform schedule analysis and time impact analysis.
• Effective collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams including engineers, estimators, procurement specialists, suppliers, and trade contractors.
• Solid time management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Scheduling experience in high voltage and EPC environments is preferred, with consideration given to candidates from other large capital project sectors such as oil and gas, water/wastewater, or aviation.
• Experience supporting risk management activities, including identification, qualification, and mitigation planning for schedule risks.
• Familiarity with short-interval scheduling practices and their application in field execution.
• Ability to produce clear, concise schedule reports and presentations for project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and support project teams in developing realistic productivity durations and optimized work sequences.
• Interest in professional development and openness to mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Competitive base salary + annual bonus potential Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future Comprehensive benefits - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation Great mentoring & career growth opportunities - we invest in your development

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

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