Project Scheduler (Job ID: 1621)

Position Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing a multi-week, rolling schedule to ensure work is completed on time and in alignment with customer expectations, safety standards, compliance requirements, and operational performance metrics. This role maintains a comprehensive view of all upcoming work, proactively identifying capacity constraints and recommending efficient, cost-effective solutions.

The Scheduler builds and manages a 0–12+ week backlog and delivers a prioritized, executable two-week schedule to the Work Coordination team for final adjustments and field execution. This position supports a designated region, function, or commodity area and plays a key role in optimizing workforce, materials, and equipment utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a multi-week schedule based on workload demand, priorities, and resource availability
• Evaluate work types, job priorities, permitting requirements, and business guidelines to ensure optimal scheduling outcomes
• Identify scheduling conflicts, capacity gaps, and resource constraints; recommend and implement solutions
• Manage personnel, equipment, and material availability across a rolling schedule window
• Reallocate resources across regions or functions to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain schedule adherence
• Optimize contractor and internal workforce utilization within the scheduling horizon
• Analyze scheduling performance and forecast resource utilization for upcoming quarters
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and lead process enhancement initiatives
• Facilitate monthly performance and metrics review meetings with regional stakeholders
• Ensure all compliance-driven work is scheduled within required timelines
• Validate task sequencing and dependencies to ensure accurate execution planning
• Lead and participate in daily/weekly scheduling calls, providing updates and resolving scheduling issues
• Perform QA/QC reviews of schedules and reporting outputs
• Collaborate with supervisors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to align schedules and resolve conflicts
• Drive strong adherence to scheduling processes to enhance customer satisfaction
  
  

Day-to-Day Activities

• Participate in project and scheduling calls to gather updates and adjust schedules accordingly
• Maintain and update schedules within Primavera P6
• Generate and review QA/QC reports
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries regarding schedules, timelines, and resource allocation
• Lead meetings with a problem-solving mindset to address scheduling challenges
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of scheduling experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience using Primavera P6 for capital project scheduling
• Experience supporting projects up to $15M in value
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Business Objects or similar reporting tools
• Proven ability to lead meetings and drive problem-solving discussions
• Experience in utilities or construction environments
• Vendor management experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional scheduling certifications (e.g., PMI-SP or equivalent)
• Experience in utility capital project environments
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills
  
  

Key Skills

• Advanced scheduling and planning (Primavera P6)
• Critical Path Method (CPM) expertise
• Resource planning and optimization
• Forecasting and performance analysis
• Stakeholder communication and negotiation
• Process improvement and operational efficiency
  
  

Pre-Screening Questions

• Describe the types of projects you have supported using Primavera P6 (including project size and scope, up to $15M).
• What are the advantages of scheduling projects using Primavera P6?
• Explain the Critical Path Method (CPM) and/or negative float in project scheduling.
  
  

Pay Rate Range

30 - 40 USD hourly