Project Controls Scheduler (00584)

PMA Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,529 - 126,347; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home options

Client site opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

PMA is seeking a Schedule Analyst to support capital projects in the Chicago area. You will develop and maintain CPM schedules, lead schedule updates, and collaborate with management, engineering, and construction teams to ensure schedule integrity.

You will analyze CPM logic, perform what-if analyses, and contribute to early risk identification while learning earned value management principles in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years scheduling, project controls, or project engineering experience on construction or capital projects required.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Strong CPM logic, quantity-loading, and schedule development fundamentals.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently and with teams.
• Experience with schedule analysis, reporting and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6 with templates.
• Interpret contracts and apply scheduling obligations to deliverables.
• Co-lead meetings to collect status and provide schedule updates.
• Update schedules weekly to bi-weekly with accurate logic and durations.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to share schedule information.
• Maintain WBS and activity coding; track critical path and deviations.
• Create schedule status reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Monitor baselines and milestones; revise as needed.
• Assist with what-if scenarios and time impact analysis.
• Learn and apply EVM principles to schedule assessments.

Skills

CPM scheduling theory

Communication skills

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Schedule analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The Schedule Analyst plays a key role in supporting the successful planning and execution of capital improvement projects by developing and maintaining detailed project schedules. This junior-level position is responsible for independently managing schedules, performing basic schedule analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including management, engineering design, and construction, to ensure schedule integrity and performance. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of CPM/GPM scheduling theory, be proficient in Primavera P6, and demonstrate the ability to communicate schedule insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CPM logic-based, quantity-loaded project schedules used to manage workflow across the project life cycle in Primavera P6, using company standard project templates and input from the Project Management Team.
• Interpret contract documents and apply scheduling obligations and specifications to deliverables.
• Attend and co-lead recurring internal and client project meetings to collect project status information, provide schedule updates, and support schedule coordination and planning changes.
• Update project schedules on a weekly to bi-weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and integrity in schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, and constraints.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external organizations to obtain and communicate project schedule information.
• Support the development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding frameworks aligned with project standards. Identify and track critical path, near-critical path, and schedule deviations.
• Develop and maintain schedule status reports, metrics, dashboards, and executive summaries used to evaluate and measure schedule, project and program performance, for both internal and client audiences.
• Monitor progress against approved baselines and key project milestones to identify variances and support schedule revisions as needed.
• Assist in conducting what-if scenarios and time impact analysis (TIA) to support schedule risk evaluation and decision-making.
• Analyze float paths, observe scheduling trends, and identify potential impacts to project delivery. Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and maintenance of detailed scheduling and project controls process guides.
• Apply feedback from senior schedulers to improve schedule logic, modeling accuracy, and reporting clarity.
• Learn and apply earned value management (EVM) principles in schedule assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field required.
• Master\'s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of scheduling, project controls, or project engineering experience supporting project management functions on construction or capital improvement projects required.
• Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of CPM logic theory, quantity-loading, and schedule project development fundamentals.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team effort.
• Experience with schedule analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Salary

$107,529 - $126,347 a year

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.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”

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. 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.