Full-Time

Project Controls Scheduler

PMA Consultants Careers

PMA Consultants Careers

201-500 employees

Project management for construction using NetPoint

Compensation Overview

$107.5k - $126.3k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; some on-site presence in Chicago.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field required
  • 5+ years of scheduling, project controls, or project engineering experience supporting project management functions on construction or capital improvement projects required
  • Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong understanding of CPM logic theory, quantity-loading, and schedule project 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
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain CPM logic based, quantity-loaded project schedules used to manage workflow across the project life cycle in Primavera P6, using company standard project templates and input from the Project Management Team
  • Interpret contract documents and apply scheduling obligations and specifications to deliverables
  • Attend and co-lead recurring internal and client project meetings to collect project status information, provide schedule updates, and support schedule coordination and planning changes
  • Update project schedules on a weekly to bi-weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and integrity in schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, and constraints
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external organizations to obtain and communicate project schedule information
  • Support the development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding frameworks aligned with project standards. Identify and track critical path, near-critical path, and schedule deviations
  • Develop and maintain schedule status reports, metrics, dashboards, and executive summaries used to evaluate and measure schedule, project and program performance, for both internal and client audiences
  • Monitor progress against approved baselines and key project milestones to identify variances and support schedule revisions as needed
  • Assist in conducting what-if scenarios and time impact analysis (TIA) to support schedule risk evaluation and decision-making
  • Analyze float paths, observe scheduling trends, and identify potential impacts to project delivery. Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and maintenance of detailed scheduling and project controls process guides
  • Apply feedback from senior schedulers to improve schedule logic, modeling accuracy, and reporting clarity
  • Learn and apply earned value management (EVM) principles in schedule assessments
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field preferred
PMA Consultants Careers

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PMA Consultants stands out as an exceptional workplace due to its commitment to continuous innovation and a strong focus on client service in the construction project management sector. Employees benefit from a culture that emphasizes successful project delivery through the use of advanced technologies like NetPoint scheduling software, alongside a suite of other innovative services. This approach not only enhances forecasting accuracy but also fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, crucial for professional growth and career advancement in project management.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

1971

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