Project Scheduler

Jobtailor; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled scheduler to develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project. The role focuses on WBS, sequencing, duration estimates, and resource allocation to keep projects on track.

This onsite, fulltime position requires 3–8 years of scheduling or project controls experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and deployment to NSA Bahrain in Manama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–8 years of scheduling or project controls experience.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Fulltime deployment to NSA Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain.
• Onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules.
• Create detailed schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or appropriate planning tools.
• Define work breakdown structures (WBS), sequence activities, estimate durations, and allocate resources.
• Identify critical path activities and monitor schedule performance.
• Monitor project progress and track key milestones.
• Analyze schedule deviations and highlight risks or delays.
• Ensure alignment between schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Recommend corrective actions and support recovery planning.
• Prepare and present schedule reports, progress updates, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Gather data, validate assumptions, and maintain accurate project schedules.
• Support continuous improvement of scheduling processes, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Primavera P6 Proficiency

MS Project Proficiency

Project Scheduling Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules
• Create detailed schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or appropriate planning tools
• Define work breakdown structures (WBS), sequence activities, estimate durations, and allocate resources
• Identify critical path activities and monitor schedule performance
• Monitor project progress and track key milestones
• Analyze schedule deviations and highlight risks or delays
• Ensure alignment between schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Recommend corrective actions and support recovery planning
• Prepare and present schedule reports, progress updates, and forecasts
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Gather data, validate assumptions, and maintain accurate project schedules
• Support continuous improvement of scheduling processes, tools, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Typically 3-8 years of scheduling or project controls experience
• Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Fulltime deployment to NSA Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain
• Onsite position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project scheduling and controls, utilizing tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project to develop and maintain project schedules. Strong analytical and communication skills support effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Primavera P6 Proficiency
• MS Project Proficiency
• Project Scheduling Experience
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Scheduling
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Activity Sequencing
• Duration Estimation
• Resource Allocation
• Critical Path Analysis
• Schedule Performance Monitoring
• Schedule Deviation Analysis
• Corrective Action Recommendations
• Forecasting

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Project Management Principles
• Project Controls
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Onsite Position