Lead Project Scheduler — Primavera P6 & Planning Expert

Mace; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a planning professional to lead and optimise project schedules across large-scale venues, mixed-use developments, or major infrastructure. You will coordinate with design, procurement, construction and commercial teams to deliver timely commissioning and handover.

Strong focus on data-driven decision making, risk analysis, and continuous improvement will drive programme visibility and performance. Hybrid work options may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Hands-on planning experience in complex projects.
• Ability to translate schedule data into clear recommendations.
• Experience coordinating information across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support readiness planning for commissioning and operational.
• Ensure all schedule reporting is accurate, transparent and based on validated project information.
• Maintain auditable programme records and schedule change history.
• Provide objective analysis of schedule performance, risks and opportunities.
• Identify and escalate schedule risks proactively to support timely intervention and decision-making.
• Support governance reviews by clearly communicating programme status and forecast outcomes.
• Foster collaboration between project management, project controls, design, commercial and construction teams.
• Promote planning best practices and schedule management standards across the project team.
• Support the development of planning capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Encourage the use of digital tools and data-driven decision-making to improve programme visibility and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and schedule performance reviews. the delivery of work.

Skills

Critical path analysis

Delay analysis

Schedule health assessments

Stakeholder management

Communication

Integrated planning

Design/procurement/construction knowl

Operational readiness knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Education

Professional accreditation (PMI/AACE/APM) or working towards

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Mace is seeking a planning professional to lead and optimise project schedules across large-scale venues, mixed-use developments, or major infrastructure. You will coordinate with design, procurement, construction and commercial teams to deliver timely commissioning and handover.

Strong focus on data-driven decision making, risk analysis, and continuous improvement will drive programme visibility and performance. Hybrid work options may be considered for the right candidate.