Full-Time

Scheduler

Posted on 10/31/2025

PMA Consultants Careers

PMA Consultants Careers

201-500 employees

Project management for construction using NetPoint

Compensation Overview

$71k - $103.7k/yr

Quincy, MA, USA

Hybrid

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Overtime work may be required occasionally to ensure certain deliverables are completed on time.
  • Weekend work is rare but occasionally may be necessary.
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
PMA Consultants Careers

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

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

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