Project Controls Scheduler (00576)

Pmaconsultants; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Pmaconsultants is looking for a Senior Project Controls Scheduler for an exclusive on-site assignment in Detroit, Michigan. This role involves leading scheduling and control for a significant construction project, ensuring detailed project schedules are maintained and analyzed.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in project scheduling and expert-level knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6. Benefits include competitive pay, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project controls or scheduling experience.
• Experience with complex CPM schedules and delay analysis.
• Applicable professional certifications such as PSP or PMI-SP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling for a large construction project.
• Provide schedule reporting to project leadership.
• Evaluate schedule impacts and support recovery planning.

Skills

Project scheduling

Oracle Primavera P6

Critical path analysis

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Project Controls Scheduler

An exclusive assignment on-site at a client's facility in Detroit, Michigan. The role involves leading all aspects of scheduling and schedule control for a large construction project, developing, reviewing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules, evaluating schedule impacts, supporting recovery planning, and providing schedule reporting to project leadership. You will routinely walk the project site to validate progress and ensure schedule accuracy. The project schedule will be highly detailed and likely cost- and resource-loaded.

This is an on‑site position. We are seeking candidates who are local to the Detroit, Michigan area.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another engineering discipline, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project scheduling or project controls experience.
• Expert-level experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Extensive experience supporting large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or mission‑critical construction projects (strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex CPM schedules, including critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and providing recommendations to project leadership.
• Ability to lead schedule coordination meetings and communicate effectively with owners, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability with applicable software programs.
• Applicable professional certifications (such as PSP or PMI‑SP) are preferred.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals. PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.