P6 Scheduler

Progressive; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an experienced Scheduler in Baton Rouge, LA to support large capital projects across utility, power generation, EPC, refinery, or heavy industrial sectors. The role focuses on schedule development, project reporting, cost and risk analysis, and project performance management using Primavera P6 and related tools.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining schedules with Primavera P6, creating dashboards and reports, supporting cost control and risk management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of project controls, scheduling, or capital project management experience.
• Experience supporting large capital projects in utilities, power generation, refinery, petrochemical, offshore O&G, or heavy industrial environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6; experience with Microsoft Project, Acumen Fuse, and schedule risk analysis tools preferred.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, cost management, risk management, change management, and project reporting.
• Experience working with EPC contracts
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Evaluate schedule, cost, and risk data to provide project insights and recommendations.
• Create project dashboards, metrics, and performance reports.
• Support cost control, forecasting, change management, and risk management activities.
• Conduct schedule and portfolio analysis for capital projects and multi-year budgets.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Support projects executed under EPC and other contract structures.
• Assist with project controls best practices, reporting, and business case development.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project Controls

Project Scheduler

Utility Capital Projects

Combined Cycle Power Generation

EPC Construction

Cost & Schedule Control

Schedule Risk Analysis

CPM / Critical Path Method

Project Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/PM

Tools

Microsoft Project

Acumen Fuse

Schedule Risk Analysis Tools

Job description

Seeking an experienced Scheduler in Baton Rouge, LA to support large capital projects within the utility, power generation, EPC, refinery, or heavy industrial sectors. This role will focus on schedule development, project reporting, cost and risk analysis, and project performance management using Primavera P6 and other project controls tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Evaluate schedule, cost, and risk data to provide project insights and recommendations.
• Create project dashboards, metrics, and performance reports.
• Support cost control, forecasting, change management, and risk management activities.
• Conduct schedule and portfolio analysis for capital projects and multi-year budgets.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Support projects executed under EPC and other contract structures.
• Assist with project controls best practices, reporting, and business case development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of project controls, scheduling, or capital project management experience.
• Experience supporting large capital projects in utilities, power generation, refinery, petrochemical, offshore O&G, or heavy industrial environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6; experience with Microsoft Project, Acumen Fuse, and schedule risk analysis tools preferred.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, cost management, risk management, change management, and project reporting.
• Experience working with EPC contracts
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (PMI)
• AACEI Certifications (CCP, PSP, EVP, etc.)

*This Company does NOT offer VISA transfer, sponsorship, or relocation to United States

**Progressive Recruitment has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be based on several factors including (but not limited to) our client's offer, the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Primavera P6
• Project Controls
• Project Scheduler
• Utility Capital Projects
• Combined Cycle Power Generation
• EPC Construction
• Cost & Schedule Control
• Schedule Risk Analysis
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Project Reporting

EOE Statement

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.