Project Controls Scheduler
Location: Somerset, NJ (Hybrid – up to 3 days a week in office)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $85k - $115k Annual Base Salary
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
Position Overview
We are actively looking for a Project Controls Primavera P6 Scheduler to perform project control functions related to life-cycle schedule, planning, creation, execution, control, and maintenance for a portfolio of Capital Projects for Fortune 500 companies.
Key Responsibilities:
Master project schedule management
Coordinate with project team members and stakeholders to ensure project continuity
Incorporation of vendor/contractor schedules into a master schedule
Identify risks to forecast
Provide solutions when schedule delays occur
Apply WBS to project life cycle
Create and maintain engineering and construction schedules in support of EPC projects
Develop, coordinate, and maintain project schedules for individual projects and a project portfolio within Primavera P6
Facilitate schedule development and maintenance with the entire project team (i.e., engineering, licensing and permitting, procurement, construction, etc.)
Analyze schedule information and provide project teams with recommended corrective action to ensure projects meet required service dates
Prepare detailed schedule reports as required: (i.e., critical path view, baseline vs. actual view, look ahead view, milestone view, "what-if" scenarios, etc.)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, Engineering, Accounting or related field
Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a Project Scheduler involved in project planning, scheduling, and progress measurement for EPC projects
Minimum of 6+ years of Primavera P6 scheduling experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
Project Management Scheduling concepts (Activity Definition and Sequencing, Resource Estimating, Activity Duration Estimating, CPM and Baseline analysis, Earned Value, etc.)
Project Controls concepts (project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, closeout)
Why CARIAN
Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams
Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships
Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work
Equal Employment Opportunity
CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a woman-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $85,000 – $115,000 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, Engineering, Accounting or related field
- 6+ years of experience as a Project Scheduler
- 6+ years of Primavera P6 scheduling experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
- Project Management Scheduling concepts
- Project Controls concepts
What We Do
The CARIAN Group (“CARIAN”) is a New Jersey-based WBE professional services firm providing Program/Project Management, Construction Management, PMO, Project Controls, Risk Management, and Data Analytics services. CARIAN’s team of experienced professionals provides consulting expertise in setting up capital program portfolios, program and project delivery, and implementing organizational best practices for our customers. As a diverse supplier, we are proud of our commitment to providing an inclusive culture for women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Our talented and diversified staff offers sustainable solutions to your most pressing business needs. CARIAN has a proven track record of working with several Fortune 500 customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We provide services to clients in the utility, transportation, infrastructure, local, state, and federal sectors, with offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, and Georgia. Our mission is to build rewarding, sustained relationships with our clients through quality engagements while contributing to the long-term sustainability of the communities that we serve.
