Junior Project Controls Scheduler

WSP; Glastonbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Glastonbury, CT is seeking a Junior Project Controls Scheduler to join our Project Controls team in a hybrid role. The position supports scheduling activities across multiple projects and coordinates with contractors and inspectors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of experience, with familiarity in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in construction, project controls, scheduling, inspection, field engineering, or related disciplines
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and report preparation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Field construction, inspection, or transportation infrastructure experience is a plus
• Completion of Primavera P6 coursework or pursuit of AACE/PMI certifications is a plus
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Assist senior schedulers in reviewing contractor schedules for compliance with contract documents
• Track and verify progress against baseline schedules
• Support critical path analysis and schedule quality reviews
• Collect and validate schedule progress information from contractors, inspectors, and project team members
• Prepare schedule updates, progress narratives, and graphical reports (Gantt charts, histograms)
• Support “What-If” and recovery schedule scenarios
• Assist with Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and claims reviews
• Develop planning schedules and resource/cost loading concepts
• Participate in schedule review meetings and collaborate with project teams
• Schedule / Progress Reporting

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Junior Project Controls Scheduler to join our Project Controls team in Glastonbury. This is a hybrid position.

Your Impact

Job Duties:

• Assisting Senior schedulers in reviewing contractor schedules for compliance with contract documents
• Tracking and verifying progress against baseline schedules
• Supporting critical path analysis and schedule quality reviews
• Collecting and validating schedule progress information from contractors, inspectors, and project team members
• Preparing schedule updates, progress narratives, and graphical reports (Gantt charts, histograms)
• Supporting “What-If” and recovery schedule scenarios
• Assisting with Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and claims reviews
• Developing planning schedules and resource/cost loading concepts
• Participating in schedule review meetings and collaborating with project teams
• Schedule / Progress Reporting

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of experience in construction, project controls, scheduling, inspection, field engineering, or related disciplines
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and report preparation
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Field construction, inspection, or transportation infrastructure experience is a plus
• Completion of Primavera P6 coursework or pursuit of AACE/PMI certifications is a plus
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $85,800-100,080/yr

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.