Project Controller Master Scheduler

Siltt LLC; Leesburg (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction scheduling firm is seeking a Project Controller - Master Scheduler to manage integrated schedules for commercial projects. The ideal candidate requires 12+ years of experience and expertise in Primavera P6. Responsibilities include developing schedules, facilitating pull-planning sessions, and leading risk analyses. This role offers flexible remote work options, aligning with modern workforce needs.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 12+ years scheduling experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Excellent communication skills, able to lead executive reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and baseline WBS-driven schedules.
• Run schedule governance, including change control and reporting.
• Facilitate LPS with superintendents and trades.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Expertise in Primavera P6

Communication skills

Risk analysis

EVM setup

Facilitation of pull-planning

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Synchro 4D

Navisworks Timeliner

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

OVERVIEW:

SILTT is searching for a dynamic and highly motivated Project Controller - Master Scheduler to own the integrated schedule across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover for complex commercial projects. You’ll build and maintain the Primavera P6 master schedule, facilitate pull-planning/Last Planner System (LPS) sessions with field teams and trade partners, run schedule risk and “what-if” scenarios, and drive on-time delivery with transparent, data-driven reporting to stakeholders and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years scheduling experience in support of commercial construction projects, an expert in Primavera P6, and PMI-SP, AACE PSP or equivalent certifications.

WHO WE ARE:

At SILTT we’re pushing the limits of infrastructure innovation in the Telecommunications and Information Technology industry. From delivering world-class modular data center facilities to all-hours, 365-day operational response and disaster recovery, our multi-functional team of experts are force multipliers across the infrastructure landscape.

WHY SILTT?

At SILTT, “objective-driven” means first being “people-driven”. As a small business we know that the ability to achieve our mission demands we take care of our own by providing our team members with a variety of benefits that allow them to live fulfilling, healthy, balanced, meaningful lives.

A CALL TO ACTION:

As we charge ahead in the competitive world of technology and global sustainment, we need a strong Master Scheduler to support our current and future projects . This critical position will collaborate with fellow SILTT teammates, stakeholders and executive leadership.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role, you will support and oversee the scheduling of multiple commercial construction projects. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and Baseline: Generate WBS-driven, resource/cost loaded schedules to include establishment of coding, calendars and data dates.
• Integration of Phases: Integrate all phases to include pre-construction/design, permitting, long-lead procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, owner training and closeout.
• Run Schedule Governance: Includes change control, weekly/monthly reporting updates, variance analysis, and critical/near-critical path monitoring while managing float and contingency.
• LPS/Pull-Planning: Facilitation with superintendents and trades, aligning to 3-6 week look ahead, constraint logs and Percent Plan Complete with the master schedule.
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIAs): Includes window analyses and delay/claims support while maintaining contemporaneous as-built logic.
• Risk Analysis and Recovery: Generate “what-if” options, recovery plans, and resequencing and manage the risk and opportunities register for multiple projects concurrently.
• Analysis Reporting and Dashboards: Provide EVM metrics, milestone adherence, float erosion and publish stakeholder/executive leadership reports.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Align with estimating procurement, MEP coordinators, QA/QC safety, commissioning agents and owner representatives.
• Data Quality: Run scheduled health checks, maintain templates/standards and lessons learned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 12+ years scheduling experience in commercial construction.
• Expert in Primavera P6; proficient in MS Project.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining $25M+ project schedules through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, trade sequencing, MEP/commissioning and site logistics.
• Experience facilitating pull-planning/LPS with field teams and trade partners.
• Working knowledge of TIAs, delay analysis methodologies, and claims documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, able to lead executive and owner-level schedule reviews.
• OSHA-30 Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire date).
• Experience setting up and maintaining EVM reports and cost account management.
• Experience setting up and managing the risks and opportunities register for multiple projects concurrently.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• PMI-SP, AACE PSP/PSP-EV, CM-BIM or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with Synchro 4D/Navisworks Timeliner and model based phasing.
• Takt Planning/Lean Construction experience.
• Past experience with mission-critical project scheduling.

ABILITY TO WORK REMOTE:

Partially remote. The work associated with this role is expected to be performed mostly remote, though may be performed on-site as desired, and will require travel for periodic on-site support to our customers.

Flexible work from home options available.