Manage CPM schedules for design, construction, and design-build projects: create/maintain baseline and monthly schedules, produce Primavera reports (critical path, earned value, delay, risk/mitigation), attend project meetings, conduct field visits, develop recovery scenarios and training materials, and provide work samples as requested.
PMA Consultants is currently seeking multiple Project Schedulers for assignment with a transportation client in the New York City metropolitan area. This role will be a full onsite role in downtown New York City. Successful candidates for these positions will be responsible for creating and maintaining all phases of the project and program schedules as well as periodically conducting field visits for their assigned construction projects.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule management for design, construction, and design-build projects.
- Attending kickoff, design, construction, and project progress meetings.
- Creating and maintaining project and program schedules through all phases.
- Reviewing baseline schedules and monthly CPM updates.
- Preparing Primavera schedule comparison reports, critical path/float path analysis, earned value reports, monthly delay reports, and schedule risk/mitigation analyses.
- Reviewing logic ties, activity timelines, calendars, phasing, resources, histograms, costs, and deviations from baseline.
- Conducting field visits for active construction projects.
- Developing recovery/mitigation and hypothetical scenario schedules.
- Developing scheduler/project controls training materials.
- Producing work samples when requested.
Schedulers will be responsible for:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, transportation, construction, or project management.
- Minimum 7 years of related experience in a large, multi-faceted organization.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in:
- Design and construction.
- Project scheduling and CPM techniques.
- Construction methods and standards.
- Knowledge of basic civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles.
- Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6; knowledge and familiarity with Cloud and/or EPPM version is helpful.
- Strong project management and coordination skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Preferred but not required: railroad experience, Power BI, PMI-SP, and PMP certifications. Field experience, onsite construction experience also helpful.
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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