Lead Project Controls & Scheduling Strategist

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced project scheduler to oversee comprehensive scheduling activities across complex infrastructure projects in Rock Hill, SC.

You will align timelines, budgets, and resources, develop and refine WBS structures, and mentor teams on scheduling practices to ensure on-time delivery. Ideal candidates have 12+ years of scheduling experience with advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, AS400 CMMS, and PMI scheduling certifications.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with a High School Diploma / GED, OR 10+ years with an Associate's Degree, OR 7+ years with a Bachelor's, OR 5+ years with a Master's.
• PM software experience: Primavera P6, in-house PM Online, AS400 CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Advises on and leads the development and refinement of project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to ensure comprehensive alignment with project scope and deliverables.
• Strategizes the coordination and establishment of work areas to optimize project workflow and efficiency, integrating them seamlessly into project plans.
• Mentors teams on validating quantity take‑offs for accuracy and reliability in project estimates, providing expert guidance.
• Transforms project documents by reviewing means, methods, and compliance with technical and contractual requirements, minimizing risks and enhancing project clarity.
• Spearheads the input and maintenance of pending and approved change orders in project schedules, ensuring smooth integration without adverse impacts on timelines.
• Orchestrates the timely incorporation of Addenda changes and completeness of quote matrices, reflecting updated project requirements and optimizing resource utilization.
• Advises on bid items, numbers, and time estimates to support accurate project scheduling and resource allocation decisions, leveraging advanced project management expertise.
• Mentors and resolves ambiguous items in contract documents, minimizing risks and ensuring clarity for effective project execution.
• Strategizes the resource loading of project schedules and integrates resource‑loaded activities into the master schedule, optimizing efficiency and resource management.
• Transforms project forecasting and tracks resource demands including materials, equipment, labor, and staff hours, ensuring proactive management of project resources.
• Spearheads the creation and maintenance of logical relationships within project schedules, defining appropriate predecessors and successors for all activities.
• Advises on the production of baseline vs. actual schedule reports and analyzes schedule performance metrics such as costs and earned value, providing actionable insights.

Skills

Project scheduling

WBS development

Resource loading

Earned value analysis

Schedule reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Primavera P6

AS400 CMMS

PM Online

PMI PMP/PSP certification

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced project scheduler to oversee comprehensive scheduling activities across complex infrastructure projects in Rock Hill, SC.

You will align timelines, budgets, and resources, develop and refine WBS structures, and mentor teams on scheduling practices to ensure on-time delivery. Ideal candidates have 12+ years of scheduling experience with advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, AS400 CMMS, and PMI scheduling certifications.