PMA

construction

ProjectScheduler

Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Project Scheduler at PMA. Skills: Project Scheduling, Schedule Analysis, Stakeholder Management. Manage all aspects of project scheduling. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules”

What You'll Achieve.

on-time delivery of major construction programs; enhance efficiency; enhance accuracy; enhance overall project outcomes; transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes

Industry & Context.

construction
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving; leadership and problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

located near a PMA office, able to work in the office as needed, Standing or sitting for long, able to lift up to 15 pounds at times, spend extended hours in front of a computer screen

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project/construction management, analytics, mathematics, or a related technical field, 7+ years of experience in project controls, integrated program scheduling, project management, systems engineering, or a related analytical role supporting complex, multi-disciplinary programs, Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, schedule analysis techniques, and project controls systems, Demonstrated ability to evaluate schedule health, identify risks, and develop mitigation or recovery strategies, Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, Advanced analytical and technical capabilities, organizational skills, leadership and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Master’s degree, Experience supporting large-scale capital, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, or infrastructure programs with responsibility for schedule integration, forecasting, risk analysis, and executive reporting, Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated master schedules (IMS) or integrated project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) principles, Experience with Python or other analytical/programming tools

What You'll Do.

Manage all aspects of project scheduling

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules

Monitor progress against the schedule

Attend regular progress meetings

Update schedules accordingly

Collaborate with project managers

Integrate and maintain multiple project schedules

Lead weekly project status meetings

Review progress with contractors

Discuss challenges with contractors

Strategize lost time recovery

Resolve constraints affecting project timelines

Prepare and distribute weekly progress reports

Provide expert analysis on schedule performance

Identify critical paths

Identify potential bottlenecks

Communicate schedule impacts to stakeholders

Negotiate timeline adjustments

Foresee and address scheduling challenges

Create scenario-based project schedules

Assist in risk assessments

Assist in mitigation strategies

Evaluate and improve project control processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with project managers; Collaborate with contractors; Collaborate with subcontractors; Collaborate with other project controls personnel; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; Share knowledge with peers; Collaboration with peers improves work product

Communication Scope

communication; presentation; interpersonal skills; communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders; written communication; verbal communication

Process & Methodology

project management methodologies, project controls systems, schedule integration, forecasting, risk analysis, executive reporting, integrated master schedules, Critical Path Method

Full Job Description

## Description The Project Scheduler manages all aspects of project scheduling for major construction projects ranging from $25M to $50M. This includes developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, closely monitoring progress against the schedule, attending regular progress meetings, and updating schedules accordingly. The Project Scheduler collaborates with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and other project controls personnel, and their expertise in scheduling methodologies ensures on-time delivery of major construction programs. ## Organizational Responsibilities Collaborate with project managers to develop and maintain project schedules that align with project milestones and deadlines. Lead the integration and maintenance of multiple project schedules across different teams using scheduling software, such as Primavera P6. Lead weekly project status meetings with contractors to review progress, discuss challenges, strategize lost time recovery, and resolve constraints affecting project timelines. Prepare and distribute weekly progress reports detailing project status, changes or delays, key performance indicators, and upcoming milestones. Provide expert analysis on schedule performance, identifying critical paths and potential bottlenecks. Engage with stakeholders to communicate schedule impacts and negotiate timeline adjustments. Maintain a proactive approach to foresee and address scheduling challenges in a dynamic construction environment. Ability to create scenario-based project schedules to assist in risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Continuously evaluate and improve project control processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall project outcomes. Other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project/construction management, analytics, mathematics, or a related technical field required. Master’s degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in project controls, integrated program scheduling, p

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