Project Scheduler I

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Hope Mills, NC, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Utilities • Solar • Renewable Energy
The Role
Develops, maintains, and analyzes Primavera P6 schedules for utility-scale renewable energy construction projects. Responsibilities include baseline and resource-loaded scheduling, progress updates, critical path and risk analysis, forecasting, earned value reporting, recovery planning, delay analysis, executive reporting, and coordination with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, procurement, and commissioning stakeholders.
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Description

Are you passionate about delivering large-scale infrastructure projects that power a sustainable future? We are seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level Project Scheduler to support the planning, scheduling, and successful execution of utility-scale solar and renewable energy projects throughout the United States.

This role is ideal for an experienced scheduler who enjoys working in a fast-paced construction environment, collaborating with project teams, and driving schedule performance from project award through closeout. You will play a critical role in helping project managers, field operations, and executive leadership maintain visibility into project progress, risks, and opportunities.

What You'll Do

As a Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules to support the successful delivery of utility-scale solar and renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules utilizing Primavera P6.
  • Create baseline schedules, resource-loaded schedules, and progress update schedules.
  • Coordinate schedule development with Project Managers, Superintendents, Construction Managers and subcontractors.
  • Perform schedule updates and analyze progress against baseline plans.
  • Identify critical path activities, schedule risks, float erosion, and potential delays.
  • Support monthly forecasting earned value analysis, and executive reporting.
  • Develop schedule recovery and mitigation plans for delayed activities.
  • Prepare schedule narratives, schedule variance reports, and key performance metrics.
  • Participate in project planning meetings, progress reviews, and risk assessment sessions.
  • Ensure schedule alignment with procurement, installation, commissioning, and client milestones.
  • Generate look-ahead schedules and support field execution planning.
  • Assist with delay analyses, change order evaluations, and claims documentation when required.
  • Collaborate with project controls teams to integrate cost and schedule performance metrics.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization of scheduling processes.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 3-7 years of project scheduling experience in construction, energy, infrastructure, industrial, or EPC environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
  • Understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling principles.
  • Experience updating and maintaining detailed construction schedules.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365.

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Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting utility-scale solar, BESS, transmission, substations, or renewable energy construction projects.
  • Knowledge of project controls methodologies and earned value management.
  • Experience with resource loading and productivity analysis.
  • Familiarity with schedule delay analysis techniques.
  • Experience creating executive-level schedule dashboards and reports.
  • PMI-SP, PSP (AACE), PMP, or related project controls certifications preferred.

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What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

  • Maintain accurate and reliable project schedules.
  • Provide proactive identification of schedule risks and recovery opportunities.
  • Deliver timely schedule updates and meaningful project insights.
  • Support project teams in achieving key contractual milestones.
  • Help drive predictable project outcomes through disciplined planning and controls.
  • Serve as a trusted partner to project management and field leadership.

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Why Join Us?

  • Work on some of the nation's largest renewable energy projects.
  • Be part of a growing organization committed to innovation and sustainability.
  • Collaborate with experienced industry professionals.
  • Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
  • Career growth opportunities within project controls and management leadership.

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 3-7 years of project scheduling experience in construction, energy, infrastructure, industrial, or EPC environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
  • Understanding of Critical Path Method scheduling principles.
  • Experience updating and maintaining detailed construction schedules.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365.
  • Experience supporting utility-scale solar, BESS, transmission, substations, or renewable energy construction projects.
  • Knowledge of project controls methodologies and earned value management.
  • Experience with resource loading and productivity analysis.
  • Familiarity with schedule delay analysis techniques.
  • Experience creating executive-level schedule dashboards and reports.
  • PMI-SP, PSP (AACE), PMP, or related project controls certification.
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The Company
550 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Cinterra is a diversified energy contractor specializing in electrical and utility-grade construction, solar and alternative energy systems, and directional and horizontal drilling. The company provides specialized electrical infrastructure and utility-scale solar renewable energy services, supporting leading EPCs, private industries, and public utilities to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions.

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