The Project Controls Scheduling Specialist develops, maintains, and analyzes project schedules, performs critical path and earned value analyses, and supports coordination among project stakeholders.
Position Summary
The Project Controls Scheduling Specialist provides advanced scheduling and project controls support across all phases of a project, including planning, execution, and closeout. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, supporting forecasting efforts, performing schedule analysis, and preparing reports to support project decision-making.
This position includes ownership of project schedules, critical path analysis, earned value performance tracking, and coordination with project stakeholders to ensure alignment with program goals. A strong understanding of CPM scheduling, cost and schedule integration, and project controls systems is essential.
Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.
Organizational Responsibilties
- Develop and maintain detailed CPM schedules using Primavera P6, including logic, sequencing, durations, milestones, constraints, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
- Own and manage baseline schedules and support ongoing schedule updates and revisions
- Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, delays, and mitigation strategies
- Conduct Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and support schedule change control processes
- Perform schedule QA/QC to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program objectives
- Support resource-loaded schedules and integrated cost-schedule planning and analysis
- Coordinate and lead schedule update meetings with project teams and stakeholders
- Review contractor and subcontractor schedules and provide feedback to ensure compliance and alignment
- Collaborate within project teams to develop and maintain network schedules using advanced scheduling techniques
- Develop and deliver schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
- Perform earned value analysis (EVA) and track project performance metrics
- Prepare variance analyses and provide insights into project performance trends
- Produce look-ahead schedules, critical path reports, and schedule narratives
- Assess schedule performance and provide recommendations based on data-driven analysis
- Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports to support project leadership
- Support cost tracking and forecasting efforts in coordination with project teams
- Incorporate progress data into schedule updates and integrated cost-schedule reporting
- Assist with cost-schedule integration and performance analysis
- Support change management processes and evaluate schedule impacts of scope changes
- Partner with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project schedules and milestones
- Coordinate across multiple departments to support integrated project delivery
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders to drive schedule updates and decision-making
- Support client engagements and program assignments across multiple industries, including utility infrastructure projects such as transmission, distribution, and substations
- Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, tools, and reporting
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of scheduling tools and methodologies
- Support knowledge sharing and provide guidance to junior team members as needed
- Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to project challenges
Scheduling & Forecasting
Reporting & Performance Analysis
Cost & Project Controls Integration
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Process Improvement & Team Support
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required
- A Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field may be considered in lieu of some years of experience
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or construction project support
- Strong experience with Primavera P6
- Proven experience developing and managing CPM schedules, including critical path analysis and network schedule development
- Experience with earned value management (EVM), schedule performance assessment, and reporting
- Experience with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and resource-loaded scheduling
- Experience supporting cost-schedule integration and change control processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls tools
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Professional certifications such as PMP or PSP are a plus
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
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.
EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.
VEVRAA federal contractor.
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