The Program Scheduler manages complex schedules, conducts analysis and reporting, mentors junior staff, and communicates insights to stakeholders.
The Program Scheduler independently manages complex program schedules and provides advanced analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support both internal stakeholders and client teams. This role requires hands-on experience with Primavera P6, project lifecycle understanding, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of CPM scheduling theory and demonstrate the ability to communicate schedule insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Lead the development, maintenance, and status updates of project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Develop and manage both summary and detailed schedules for large-scale or multiple concurrent projects.
- Interpret contract requirements and ensure proper integration of scheduling deliverables.
- Review and analyze general contractors’ cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
- Track progress against baseline schedules, identify critical paths, and analyze variances and delays.
- Develop and present schedule status reports, dashboards, and narratives for internal and client-facing audiences.
- Conduct risk identification through trend and performance analysis and recommend corrective actions or workarounds.
- Conduct what-if analyses, time impact studies, and recovery plan evaluations.
- Evaluate current scheduling procedures and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with scheduling best practices and delivery method standards, including design/build projects.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction professionals to gather schedule data and status updates.
- Attend and participate in project meetings and site visits to validate schedule accuracy and progress.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior-level Scheduler staff, supporting their technical development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field required. Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, MBA, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in project scheduling and controls within the construction or engineering industries.
- Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and related reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience reviewing and analyzing schedules from general contractors.
- Understanding of construction lifecycles and design/build delivery methods preferred.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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