Principal Project Controls Specialist – Scheduler

Premier Resources Group (PRG); Charlotte (NC); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Premier Resources Group (PRG) is seeking a Principal Project Controls Specialist – Scheduler in Charlotte, NC, to lead advanced scheduling across solar and energy storage projects in the Carolinas. The role focuses on Primavera P6 SME duties, schedule baseline establishment, progress verification, and cross-site coordination with contractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate brings extensive project controls experience with expert Primavera P6 capabilities and a proven track record in field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering or related technical discipline with 9+ years of Project Controls experience, OR 11+ years without a degree.
• Expert-level Primavera P6 experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in field scheduling for large-scale construction projects.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated construction schedules.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Review and analyze project schedules, including scheduling assumptions and baselines.
• Establish and maintain baselines and milestones for projects.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to update schedules and ensure alignment.
• Monitor schedule progress and perform variance analysis and trend evaluations.
• Develop recovery schedules and assess schedule impacts of changes.

Connaissances

Primavera P6 scheduling

Field scheduling

Schedule analytics

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, PM, Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Outils

Primavera P6

Description du poste

Location: Charlotte, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Assignment Duration: Approximately 24 Months

Work Arrangement: Hybrid with Regular Site Travel

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 Hours per Week

Travel: Approximately 3 Days per Week to Project Sites in North and South Carolina

Openings: 2

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Controls Specialist – Scheduler to provide advanced scheduling and project controls support for multiple solar and energy storage construction projects throughout the Carolinas.

This position will serve as a Primavera P6 Subject Matter Expert, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated construction schedules, establishing project baselines, monitoring field progress, and evaluating schedule performance across multiple project sites.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Project Controls experience, expert-level Primavera P6 capabilities, and a strong background in field scheduling for large-scale construction projects. This individual must be capable of independently managing complex scheduling assignments, coordinating directly with contractors and vendors, and communicating project performance, risks, and forecasts to project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling & Project Controls

• Lead the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
• Review and analyze project schedules, including scheduling assumptions, basis, and qualifications
• Establish and maintain project schedule baselines and implementation milestones
• Incorporate engineering, procurement, construction, and implementation activities into project schedules
• Integrate contractor and vendor schedules with other site activities
• Identify schedule dependencies, constraints, and potential impacts to project execution
• Perform schedule adherence reporting, variance analysis, and trend evaluations
• Develop and support schedule recovery plans when necessary
• Evaluate Project Change Requests for potential schedule impacts
• Support project scheduling requirements for funding requests and approvals

Field Scheduling & Construction Coordination

• Conduct regular site visits to observe construction progress and verify schedule performance
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to obtain and validate updated project schedules
• Review vendor schedule submittals and incorporate approved updates into integrated schedules
• Monitor construction activities against established project milestones and baseline dates
• Identify potential schedule delays and recommend corrective actions
• Support change order evaluations and schedule impact assessments
• Coordinate directly with Project Managers, Project Directors, and field representatives
• Maintain accurate scheduling information reflecting current project conditions

Project Controls Analysis & Reporting

• Perform advanced analysis of project schedules, resources, costs, contracts, and Work Breakdown Structures
• Collect, verify, validate, and analyze project controls data
• Develop project status reports, schedule performance summaries, and management presentations
• Monitor project performance trends and communicate schedule risks and forecasts
• Support project, program, and portfolio-level reporting
• Maintain accurate project controls reporting systems and analytical tools
• Ensure project controls documentation complies with established organizational policies and standards
• Distribute and archive project controls reports and supporting documentation

Leadership & Technical Support

• Serve as a Primavera P6 and field scheduling Subject Matter Expert
• Provide technical guidance on complex scheduling and project controls assignments
• Support the development and implementation of project controls methodologies and best practices
• Collaborate with Project Managers, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, reporting systems, and analytical tools
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Project Controls functions
• Independently resolve complex scheduling and project performance issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 9+ years of Project Controls experience, OR 11+ years of Project Controls experience in lieu of a degree
• Expert-level Primavera P6 experience
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in field scheduling for large-scale construction projects
• Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated construction schedules
• Strong experience establishing and managing project schedule baselines
• Experience conducting field observations and tracking construction progress through schedule updates
• Experience reviewing and incorporating contractor and vendor schedules
• Strong understanding of schedule variance analysis, adherence reporting, and project performance tracking
• Experience evaluating schedule impacts associated with project changes
• Experience supporting complex project controls assignments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout North and South Carolina

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting solar, energy storage, utility, or other large-scale energy construction projects
• Experience tracking project resources and quantities using Primavera or similar scheduling software
• Experience with Deltek Acumen or comparable schedule analysis tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Experience with MS Project, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo, EAM, or PeopleSoft
• Experience evaluating vendor change orders and performing schedule impact analysis
• Experience developing recovery schedules and mitigation strategies
• PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP, or similar professional certification
• Previous utility industry experience
• Experience leading complex Project Controls assignments and supporting multiple construction projects

Candidate Must-Haves

• 9+ years of Project Controls experience with a bachelor's degree, or 11+ years without a degree
• Expert-level Primavera P6 proficiency
• Direct field scheduling experience on large-scale construction projects
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated construction schedules
• Experience establishing and managing project schedule baselines
• Hands-on construction site observation and progress tracking experience
• Experience coordinating contractor and vendor schedule updates
• Strong schedule adherence, variance analysis, and reporting capabilities
• Experience evaluating project changes for schedule impacts
• Ability to independently manage complex scheduling assignments
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule and travel to project sites in North and South Carolina approximately three days per week

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