Lead Project Scheduler

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Green Bay, WI
Hybrid
Senior level
Professional Services
The Role
The Lead Project Scheduler develops project schedules, maintains cost controls, monitors project progress, assists in budgeting, and communicates updates to stakeholders, focusing on engineering and construction projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Project Scheduler who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. While it is preferred that this individual works out of our Green Bay office, we are open to candidates from any of our 29 locations. 
 
Position Overview: 
In this exciting role, you will develop and maintain project schedules and cost controls for engineering and construction projects. As a Lead Project Scheduler, you can expect to spend 75% of your time on scheduling responsibilities and the other 25% on cost controls. You will be involved in all phases of the project execution cycle, from concept through execution, ensuring that projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project schedules using scheduling software tools.  
  • Coordinate with project managers and team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.  
  • Monitor project progress and update schedules accordingly.  
  • Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts.  
  • Prepare regular status reports and communicate schedule updates to stakeholders.  
  • Ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones.  
  • Assist in the preparation of project budgets.  
  • Monitor and track project expenditures.  
  • Support the analysis of cost variances and recommend corrective actions.  
  • Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting.  
  • Contribute to the development of cost control policies and procedures.  
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
  • 10+ years of professional experience in Project Controls or Project Planning & Controls roles.  
  • Experience in leading scheduling efforts on engineering projects over $500,000 and construction projects over $5M.  
  • Proven track record in handling complex financial data sets and integrating them into existing MS Project dashboards.  
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the procurement process and the ability to translate data into tracking tools. 
  • Experience with Oracle Primavera Cloud, Primavera P6, or MS Project scheduling software.  
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including data analysis, conditional formatting, data validation, and pivot tables. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced MS Excel skills, including the creation and utilization of complex formulas, lookup functions, and integration of data sets into existing Excel files.  
  • General understanding of Power BI, with future utilization of Power BI dashboards.  
  • Experience with multiple ERP systems, including Deltek Vision and/or VantagePoint.  
  • PSP and/or AACE certifications are a plus but not required.  

Why Foth: 
Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development. 

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers 
 
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
 
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
 

Top Skills

Deltek Vision
Erp Systems
Excel
Ms Project
Oracle Primavera Cloud
Power BI
Primavera P6
Vantagepoint
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The Company
HQ: De Pere, WI
654 Employees
Year Founded: 1938

What We Do

By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered.

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 650 members in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.

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