Project Controls Scheduler - Aviation & Infrastructure (New York / New Jersey, Full-Time)

McKnight International; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and Holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

McKnight International is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler – Aviation & Infrastructure with 4–6 years of experience to develop and maintain integrated project schedules for aviation and capital improvement programs. You will work with cross‑functional teams, perform critical path analysis, and supports forecast and recovery planning.

On‑site in the New York/New Jersey area. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, strong scheduling and reporting skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience in project scheduling or controls.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project required.
• Ability to perform critical-path analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules for aviation and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure schedule alignment.
• Prepare progress reports, milestones, and management summaries.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

CPM Scheduling

Schedule Forecasting

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Jamaica, United States | Posted on 11/04/2026

McKnight International is a leading project controls and technology implementation company known for its commitment to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. We take pride in our dedication to safety, quality, and excellence in the construction industry. As we continue to grow, we seek skilled individuals to join our team and contribute to the success of our projects.

Job Description

Our Company At McKnight International, we specialize in providing innovative project controls and infrastructure technology consulting services to architects, engineers, and construction firms. Our work spans aviation, transportation, capital improvement programs, civil infrastructure, commercial development, and infrastructure technology initiatives.

We focus on integrating qualified personnel and effective systems to deliver precision, visibility, and successful project outcomes. Our organization is committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence while supporting complex infrastructure and consulting environments.

To learn more about McKnight International, please visit mcknightintl.com. For additional career opportunities, visit mcknightintl.com/careers.

The Role McKnight International is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler – Aviation & Infrastructure with 4–6 years of professional experience in project scheduling, project controls, construction scheduling, or a related field.

The ideal candidate will develop, maintain, update, and analyze integrated project schedules to support aviation infrastructure projects, capital improvement programs, facility development initiatives, and complex project management activities.

This position requires strong technical scheduling capabilities, hands‑on experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, and the ability to perform critical‑path analysis, monitor milestones, evaluate schedule dependencies, identify potential delays, and support schedule forecasting and recovery planning. The successful candidate will collaborate with project managers, project controls professionals, engineering teams, designers, consultants, contractors, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to support accurate scheduling, project performance monitoring, and successful project delivery.

Projects may involve capital improvements, facility planning, infrastructure upgrades, asset management, operational improvements, technology initiatives, and other aviation‑related programs. Experience supporting project scheduling and project controls within aviation, transportation, infrastructure, construction, or capital improvement environments is preferred.

This position requires on‑site availability 4–5 days per week, with potential assignments at multiple project locations throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.

Requirements

Project Scheduling & Controls Scope

• Develop, maintain, update, and analyze integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other approved scheduling applications.
  
• Support the development and maintenance of baseline schedules, project milestones, activity sequences, and dependencies.
  
• Incorporate scheduling information from project managers, engineers, designers, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  
• Monitor project progress against established schedules, milestones, and completion targets.
  
• Perform critical‑path analysis to identify schedule drivers, potential delays, and project delivery impacts.
  
• Support the development and analysis of cost‑loaded schedules, where required.
  
• Evaluate schedule variances, project risks, and potential impacts to completion dates.
  
• Assist with schedule forecasting, recovery planning, and corrective action recommendations.
  
• Prepare schedule updates, progress reports, milestone trackers, and management‑level summaries.
  
• Support coordination of multiple concurrent projects and related workstreams.
  
• Maintain accurate scheduling documentation, activity records, and project controls information.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote scheduling consistency and timely project execution.
  

Essential Job Functions Project Schedule Development & Maintenance

• Develop and update detailed project schedules throughout applicable project life‑cycle phases.
  
• Establish project activities, durations, sequencing, milestones, and dependencies.
  
• Develop and maintain baseline schedules aligned with project scopes, deliverables, and implementation plans.
  
• Incorporate scheduling information from engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout activities.
  
• Maintain integrated schedules for individual projects, concurrent projects, and capital improvement programs.
  
• Review schedule logic, activity relationships, constraints, and milestone requirements.
  
• Coordinate schedule updates with project managers, contractors, consultants, and technical stakeholders.
  
• Maintain scheduling accuracy and consistency across assigned projects.
  

Primavera P6, Microsoft Project & Scheduling Applications

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or approved scheduling software.
  
• Establish activity relationships, milestones, schedule logic, and project calendars.
  
• Update schedules based on actual progress, revised activity durations, and project requirements.
  
• Review critical paths, float, activity sequencing, and scheduling constraints.
  
• Generate scheduling reports, milestone summaries, and project progress updates.
  
• Support integrated and cost‑loaded scheduling requirements.
  
• Identify scheduling inconsistencies, missing activities, and logic concerns.
  
• Maintain organized scheduling files, historical updates, and supporting documentation.
  

Critical-Path Analysis, Schedule Forecasting & Recovery Planning

• Perform critical‑path method (CPM) analysis to identify activities affecting project completion.
  
• Evaluate schedule dependencies, activity sequencing, float, and potential delays.
  
• Monitor schedule performance against approved baselines and milestones.
  
• Identify schedule variances, emerging risks, and potential impacts to project delivery.
  
• Analyze changes in projected completion dates and schedule performance.
  
• Assist with development and evaluation of schedule recovery scenarios.
  
• Support schedule acceleration, resequencing, and corrective action strategies.
  
• Prepare schedule forecasts and communicate potential delivery concerns.
  
• Document scheduling risks, delays, and recommended mitigation measures.
  

Project Controls & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and overall project performance.
  
• Track progress against approved schedules and established performance objectives.
  
• Prepare and analyze project schedule performance reports.
  
• Coordinate scheduling information with project controls and project management teams.
  
• Support schedule‑related risk identification, issue tracking, and corrective action monitoring.
  
• Analyze schedule performance trends and identify project delivery concerns.
  
• Support project forecasts, progress summaries, and performance dashboards.
  
• Evaluate scheduling impacts of scope changes, procurement activities, and implementation adjustments.
  

Integrated Scheduling & Multi-Project Coordination

• Develop integrated schedules incorporating information from multiple project teams.
  
• Coordinate scheduling requirements across related projects, programs, and workstreams.
  
• Identify interdependencies between project activities, deliverables, and operational requirements.
  
• Align project schedules with broader capital improvement and infrastructure program objectives.
  
• Coordinate schedule updates and milestone requirements with project managers and technical teams.
  
• Identify scheduling conflicts and resource coordination concerns.
  
• Support consistent scheduling methodologies and reporting practices.
  
• Monitor overlapping project milestones and dependencies.
  

Stakeholder Coordination & Schedule Review

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, consultants, contractors, and operations personnel.
  
• Gather project progress information, scheduling updates, and activity status reports.
  
• Participate in project meetings, scheduling reviews, and coordination sessions.
  
• Review contractor and consultant schedules for consistency with project requirements.
  
• Communicate schedule performance, potential delays, and emerging concerns.
  
• Validate activity durations, dependencies, and project progress with stakeholders.
  
• Support resolution of scheduling conflicts and coordination issues.
  
• Provide scheduling information and recommendations to support management decisions.
  

Schedule Reporting, Documentation & Management Support

• Prepare project schedule updates, milestone trackers, progress reports, and scheduling summaries.
  
• Develop scheduling reports and presentations for project managers and program leadership.
  
• Document critical‑path activities, schedule variances, delays, and recovery strategies.
  
• Maintain scheduling records, historical updates, and supporting project documentation.
  
• Prepare executive summaries, project status reports, and management briefing materials.
  
• Track schedule‑related commitments, outstanding actions, and completion dates.
  
• Support project planning, implementation, monitoring, and closeout documentation.
  
• Ensure scheduling deliverables are accurate and completed within established deadlines.
  

Qualifications Required

• 4–6 years of professional experience in project scheduling, project controls, construction scheduling, or a related field.
  
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and updating detailed project schedules.
  
• Strong hands‑on proficiency with Primavera P6.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling applications.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of critical‑path method (CPM) scheduling principles.
  
• Experience developing baseline schedules, milestone trackers, and integrated project schedules.
  
• Ability to analyze schedule logic, dependencies, float, and completion forecasts.
  
• Experience monitoring schedule performance and identifying delays, variances, and project risks.
  
• Familiarity with schedule recovery planning, forecasting, and corrective action tracking.
  
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and incorporating stakeholder updates.
  
• Understanding of project life‑cycle activities, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commonly used project reporting applications.
  
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, scheduling priorities, and deadlines.
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Valid driver's license.
  
• Ability to travel to assigned project locations and obtain required security credentials.
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting aviation, transportation, infrastructure, construction, or capital improvement projects.
  
• Familiarity with cost‑loaded scheduling and project controls reporting.
  
• Experience developing integrated schedules for multiple concurrent projects or programs.
  
• Experience evaluating schedule recovery scenarios and potential project delays.
  
• Experience reviewing contractor and consultant schedules within complex infrastructure environments.
  

Preferred Certifications One or more of the following certifications is preferred, but not required:

• AACE International – Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)
  
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI‑SP)
  
• Relevant Primavera P6 training or certification
  
• Relevant project controls, construction scheduling, or project management certifications
  
• Relevant certifications will be considered alongside demonstrated professional experience and technical capabilities.
  

Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent combinations of relevant education and professional experience may be considered, subject to applicable project requirements.

• Microsoft Project
  
• Critical-Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
  
• Integrated Project Schedule Development
  
• Baseline Schedule Development & Maintenance
  
• Project Milestone & Dependency Tracking
  
• Schedule Logic & Float Analysis
  
• Schedule Forecasting & Progress Monitoring
  
• Schedule Variance & Delay Analysis
  
• Schedule Recovery Planning
  
• Cost-Loaded Scheduling
  
• Project Controls & Performance Monitoring
  
• Infrastructure & Capital Improvement Scheduling
  
• Contractor Schedule Review & Coordination
  
• Project Risk & Issue Tracking
  
• Schedule Reporting & Executive Summaries
  
• Microsoft Excel & Project Reporting
  
• Project Documentation & Records Management
  
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
  
• Project Life-Cycle Scheduling
  
• Schedule Quality Assurance & Validation
  

Physical, Schedule & Eligibility Requirements

• Full-time position.
  
• Hybrid work arrangement with a maximum of one remote workday per week, subject to project requirements.
  
• Regular on-site presence required 4–5 days per week.
  
• Project assignments throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.
  
• Primary work location determined by project requirements.
  
• Ability to travel between assigned project locations as required.
  
• Regular working hours generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern.
  
• Availability outside regular business hours may be required for emergencies, deadlines, and operational needs.
  
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
  
• Ability to work at computer workstations for extended periods.
  
• Ability to work in office, construction, and operational infrastructure environments.
  
• Ability to participate in project site visits and coordination meetings.
  
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when accessing designated areas.
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
  
• Must be able to complete required background checks and obtain applicable security credentials.
  
• Must have reliable transportation to and from assigned work locations.
  

Salary Annual base salary range: $95,000–$125,000.

Compensation will be determined based on experience, professional qualifications, certifications, assigned responsibilities, and project requirements and will comply with applicable federal, state, and local pay equity requirements.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching contribution

Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays

Professional development and certification support

Collaborative and growth‑oriented work environment

McKnight International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.