Project Controls Scheduler II (Hybrid)
Vaa, Llc
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Job summary
VAA is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler II in Minneapolis, MN. You will develop and maintain CPM schedules for multidisciplinary projects, coordinating inputs from PMs, discipline leads, clients, and contractors to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.
The role requires an associate degree or related certificate and at least 3 years of CPM scheduling experience, with proficiency in Primavera Cloud or Microsoft Project. A hybrid work setup is offered with travel up to 10%.
Qualifications
- Requires an Associate degree or certificate in construction management, engineering technology, project controls, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in CPM scheduling or project controls for engineering or construction projects.
- Experience developing and maintaining CPM schedules with Primavera Cloud or Microsoft Project.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed CPM schedules for engineering or construction projects.
- Create baseline schedules using Primavera Cloud and/or Microsoft Project, with milestones, logic, calendars, constraints, and resources.
- Coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, contractors, and subcontractors to obtain inputs and maintain schedule accuracy.
- Analyze schedules to identify critical activities and potential delays; monitor progress and produce weekly/monthly reports.
- Develop recovery, acceleration, and mitigation plans when schedules lag or variances occur.
- Interface schedules with budgets, labor forecasts, staffing plans, and project controls reporting.
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Job description
At VAA, we build value through relationships. Relationships with some of the country’s leading organizations and brands - and genuine, mutually supportive relationships within our teams. Join one of the industry’s leading firms, where you’ll be respected for the work you do and the diverse perspective you bring to the team.
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VAA is growing! Growing our teams, our work, the diversity and careers of our people. Hear first‑hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally.
Supportive Culture
From your first day, you’ll be set up for success. We offer new-hire peer guidance, mentoring programs and wellness resources to support physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing.
Exceptional Benefits
Get peace of mind from comprehensive and flexible insurance coverage, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.
At our multidisciplinary and diversified firm, you’ll have opportunities to work on a wide range of challenging projects designed to ensure efficiency and safety across essential supply chains.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to collective growth. As an equal opportunity employer, VAA is committed to fostering an inclusive culture.
Life / Work Balance
A good career choice can enhance your quality of life - both professionally and personally. VAA offers flexible work options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.
Professional Development
Where can you go from here? Your manager will work with you to map out your path, where you can take advantage of online learning, tuition reimbursement and support to advance your career.
Every Voice Matters
We invite you to be part of the solution. On a regular basis, VAA seeks out employee feedback and applies those insights to our continual improvement efforts.
Community & Global Initiatives
Package meals… raise a hammer… walk for animals… race canoes… dunk the CEO. From volunteer events to our annual community fundraising drive, to charitable PTO, we stand behind paying it forward.
VAA helps employees reach both their professional and personal goals. The opportunity for a hybrid work week is a huge benefit to employees and their quality of life.
I really appreciate the overall company culture. I am respected for what I bring to the table and my opinions are valued.
Every day, there’s a new project, new learning experience, and new challenges. There’s an incredible support system from my mentors and senior engineers.
VAA helps employees reach both their professional and personal goals. The opportunity for a hybrid work week is a huge benefit to employees and their quality of life.
I really appreciate the overall company culture. I am respected for what I bring to the table and my opinions are valued.
Department: Project Management/Coordinators Full Time - Hybrid Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States - 55441
Description
VAA currently has an opening for Project Controls Scheduler II! Our growing firm is looking for hard-working team players who are eager to learn, committed to growth, and driven to make a real impact.
Your role:
Under the direction of Project Managers and discipline leads, the CPM Scheduler II develops detailed, accurate Critical Path Method schedules and maintains them throughout the project lifecycle. The role includes project planning, progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule reporting for multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed Critical Path Method schedules for engineering projects.
- Create baseline schedules using Primavera Cloud and/or Microsoft Project, including project milestones, activity logic, calendars, constraints, and resource assignments.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, discipline leads, clients, contractors, and subcontractors to obtain schedule inputs and maintain schedule accuracy.
- Analyze schedules to identify critical and near-critical activities, and potential delays.
- Monitor actual progress against approved baseline schedules and prepare weekly and monthly schedule performance reports.
- Develop recovery, acceleration, and mitigation plans when projects experience delays or schedule variances.
- Interface project schedules with budgets, labor forecasts, staffing plans, and project controls reporting.
- Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate schedule status, concerns, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
- Perform schedule impact analyses for scope changes, change orders, client-directed modifications, and other project impacts.
- Review contractor and subcontractor baseline schedules, monthly updates, look-ahead schedules, and impact schedule submittals for compliance with project requirements.
- Support resource planning and staffing forecasts across multiple concurrent projects.
- Assist project teams in identifying schedule-related risks and developing proactive mitigation strategies.
- Ensure scheduling practices conform to company standards, contract requirements, and project controls procedures.
- Provide scheduling guidance, training, and mentorship to project team members on CPM principles and scheduling best practices.
- Support schedule claim analysis, delay studies, and schedule documentation for dispute resolution when required.
- Potential for up to 10% for travel to construction job sites or client offices.
Your resume must include:
- Associate degree or certificate in construction management, engineering technology, project controls, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and directly related project scheduling or project controls experience may be considered.
- Experience developing and maintaining CPM schedules for engineering or construction projects is required.
Hourly Rate: $28.50 - 48.00 per hour. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.
Benefits: Health, dental, vison, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, paid leave, and more!
Get to Know VAA
VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.
Hear first‑hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally:
- It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
- Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition.
- Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
- An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025/2026).
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