Lead Project Scheduler - Utilities

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

We are looking for Lead Project Schedulers to support our client, a major U.S. utility to help in delivering schedules for some of the largest and most complex capital projects in the electric sector. In this Scheduler role, you will contribute to maintaining the integrity and performance of project schedules across a multibillion‑dollar capital portfolio. You will collaborate closely with project directors, project managers, engineers, and project controls teams to develop, update, and monitor detailed schedules, forecasts, and progress metrics.

This is hybrid role in the Boston, MA area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across a portfolio of transmission line, distribution line and substation projects using predefined templates (from initiation through closeout) aligned to scope, WBS, milestones, and regulatory/contract constraints; establish baseline and coding standards across the portfolio.
• Perform routine project updates (weekly/biweekly/monthly), run CPM calculations, and conduct critical path, float, variance, and trend analyses; produce look‑ahead reports, and milestone tracking.
• Track schedule performance with earned value metrics (SPI/CPI) and contribute to recovery plans when milestones are at risk; publish portfolio and project control reports for leadership and clients.
• Identify schedule risks, run what‑if scenarios and propose mitigations; support change management processes and schedule QA/QC checks.
• Lead/participate in weekly schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders; communicate conflicts and recommend actions clearly and promptly.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to embed Project Controls processes into Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and contracts, ensuring alignment of scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting requirements from the outset
• Review and assess bidders’ proposals for adherence to Project Controls criteria—such as WBS/CBS alignment, schedule baselines, and change management protocols—and make recommendations based on compliance.
• Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution phases, verifying that awarded contractors implement agreed Project Controls processes (schedule updates, EVM metrics, delay logs) and elevate any deviations for corrective action.
• 10+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Project Management, or Scheduling required.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), float analysis, and schedule risk analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working with contracts/RFP’s a plus
• Experience specifically with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, or infrastructure) is highly valued.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end‑to‑end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Benefits & Salary:

• This position pays between $120,000 and $150,000 annually and is an exempt position.
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

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