Hybrid Lead Project Scheduler – Utilities (P6, EVM)

ENTRUST; Marlborough, Waltham (MA, MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Generous PTO

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks Lead Project Schedulers to deliver schedules for large capital projects in the electric sector and maintain schedule integrity across a multi‑billion portfolio. Hybrid role in the Boston, MA area, collaborating with directors, engineers, and project controls teams.

You will develop, update, and monitor detailed schedules, forecasts, and progress metrics; lead weekly reviews and ensure alignment with contracts, RFPs, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Project Management, or Scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Knowledge of CPM, float analysis, and schedule risk analyses.
• Experience with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, infrastructure) is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across a portfolio of transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
• Perform routine project updates, CPM calculations, and critical path, float, variance, and trend analyses; produce look‑ahead reports.
• Track schedule performance with earned value metrics (SPI/CPI) and publish portfolio and project control reports.
• Identify schedule risks, run what‑if scenarios and propose mitigations; support change management processes and QA/QC checks.
• Lead/participate in weekly schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal to embed Project Controls in RFPs and contracts, ensuring alignment of scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Review bidders’ proposals for adherence to Project Controls criteria and recommend actions based on compliance.
• Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution phases.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Earned Value (EVM)

Schedule risk analysis

Contracts/RFP experience

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks Lead Project Schedulers to deliver schedules for large capital projects in the electric sector and maintain schedule integrity across a multi‑billion portfolio. Hybrid role in the Boston, MA area, collaborating with directors, engineers, and project controls teams.

You will develop, update, and monitor detailed schedules, forecasts, and progress metrics; lead weekly reviews and ensure alignment with contracts, RFPs, and reporting requirements.