The Role
Develops and maintains Primavera P6 project schedules for mid-sized projects. Responsibilities include schedule analysis, critical-path tracking, baseline and update management, reporting, forecasting, delay analysis, earned value tracking, and risk identification. Collaborates with project managers, engineers, discipline leads, field personnel, clients, and other stakeholders to validate progress and communicate schedule performance. Applies CPM/GPM principles, supports resource- and cost-loaded schedules, and contributes to project controls and construction planning.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Project Controls Scheduler plays a key role in supporting the successful planning and execution of projects by developing and maintaining detailed project schedules. This junior-level position is responsible for independently managing schedules for mid-sized projects, performing basic schedule analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure schedule integrity and performance. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of CPM/GPM scheduling theory, be proficient in Primavera P6, and demonstrate the ability to communicate schedule insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain summary- and detailed-level schedules in Primavera P6 with minimal supervision.
- Interpret contract documents and apply scheduling obligations and specifications to deliverables.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity in schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, and constraints.
- Contribute to the development of resource-loaded or cost-loaded schedules when required.
- Support the development of work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding frameworks.
- Gather and input activity updates from project team members and field personnel.
- Identify and track critical path, near-critical path, and schedule deviations.
- Prepare schedule status reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and narratives for both internal and client audiences.
- Format and analyze schedule data for monthly reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder presentations.
- Monitor and report on progress against baselines and key project milestones.
- Prepare and maintain project baselines, updates, and schedule revisions.
- Assist in conducting what-if scenarios and delay/time impact analyses (TIA).
- Support the identification and documentation of scheduling risks, changes, and mitigation strategies.
- Observe trends, analyze float paths, and highlight potential issues affecting project delivery.
- Perform basic earned value tracking and schedule-driven cost/time forecasting.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and discipline leads to gather status and validate schedule inputs.
- Attend internal and client project meetings to provide schedule updates and capture planning changes.
- Continue developing knowledge of CPM/GPM theory, PMA scheduling standards, and best practices.
- Apply feedback from senior schedulers to improve modeling accuracy and reporting clarity.
- Learn and begin to apply earned value management (EVM) principles in schedule assessments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- 2+ years of scheduling or project controls experience.
- Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of CPM theory and schedule development fundamentals.
- Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team effort.
- Experience with schedule analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- 2+ years of scheduling or project controls experience
- Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong understanding of CPM theory and schedule development fundamentals
- Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team effort
- Experience with schedule analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration
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The Company
What We Do
PMA Consultants is a nationally recognized program, project, and construction management consulting firm founded in 1971. PMA is comprised of over 200 experts in a variety of specialty areas with experience on major projects nationwide. We are recognized pioneers and leaders in the construction industry and experts in dispute avoidance and resolution. With PMA on your team, you gain a trusted technical advisor with more than three decades of experience implementing customized, innovative and successful solutions that are models for the construction industry.
