Project Controls Consultant

The Judge Group; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Scheduler in California to develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 for complex utility transmission and substation programs.

You will lead schedule risk assessments, perform critical path analysis, manage baselines, support EVM, and provide data-driven insights to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 with IMS development and maintenance.
• Experience building and managing complex multi-discipline schedules.
• Ability to communicate schedule risks and mitigation clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) in Primavera P6.
• Build schedules from scope, engineering, and construction inputs.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and forecasting.
• Conduct time impact analysis (TIA) and evaluate schedule changes.
• Manage schedule baselines, updates, and variance analysis.
• Support earned value management (EVM) and progress reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly schedule reports with delays, risks, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, and Construction teams for alignment.
• Identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to project controls standards and governance.

Skills

Primavera P6 expert

Critical path analysis

Schedule optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven insights

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Senior Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules using Primavera P6. This role requires advanced hands-on scheduling expertise, supporting complex utility transmission and substation programs, and providing clear, data-driven insights to cross-functional stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) in Primavera P6
• Build schedules from scratch based on scope, engineering, and construction inputs
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and forecasting
• Conduct time impact analysis (TIA) and evaluate schedule changes
• Manage schedule baselines, updates, and variance analysis
• Support earned value management (EVM) and progress reporting
• Prepare and present monthly schedule reports, including delays, risks, and recovery plans
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, and Construction teams for schedule alignment
• Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to project controls standards and governance

Required Skills/Attributes

• Advanced to expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience developing and managing complex, multi-disciplinary project schedules
• Strong expertise in:
  • Schedule logic and sequencing
  • Baseline and variance analysis

Ability to clearly communicate schedule risks, delays, and mitigation actions

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

Experience supporting cross-functional teams (engineering, construction, PMO)

Excellent structured communication and presentation skills