Project Controls Scheduler – Primavera P6

CARIAN; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Strong compensation

401(k) match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CARIAN is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to support electric utility projects in Reading, PA. This full-time role requires 4+ years of experience in project scheduling and strong analytical skills using Oracle Primavera P6.

The ideal candidate will develop project schedules, coordinate with various teams, and analyze performance metrics while ensuring quality. CARIAN offers competitive rewards, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in project controls or scheduling.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of schedule development and critical path analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Support project managers with schedule updates and tracking.
• Analyze schedule performance and contribute to corrective actions.

Skills

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Project Controls Scheduler – Primavera P6

Location: Akron, OH; Reading, PA; or Morristown, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 4+ years

Position Overview

Support major electric utility transmission and distribution programs by developing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting detailed project schedules in Oracle Primavera P6. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple active projects in a fast‑paced utility program environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules in Oracle Primavera P6.
• Support electric utility transmission, distribution, substation, and related infrastructure projects.
• Manage project schedules across various phases, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Support multiple project managers concurrently across active utility projects.
• Load, maintain, and validate schedule data, including activities, logic, milestones, durations, resources, and progress updates.
• Perform schedule quality checks to confirm accuracy, logic integrity, and alignment with project requirements.
• Analyze schedule performance, identify variances, and support development of corrective actions or recovery plans.
• Track project progress and coordinate schedule updates with project managers, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Support project controls reporting, including schedule status, milestone tracking, variance analysis, lookahead reports, and management dashboards.
• Integrate and analyze scheduling data using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Support cost and schedule alignment by coordinating with project controls, finance, and project management teams.
• Identify potential schedule risks and support mitigation planning.
• Maintain organized project schedule files, logs, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling updates, analysis, and recommendations as needed.
• Support project closeout activities, including final schedule updates and documentation turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, construction management, or capital project delivery.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Experience supporting electric utility, transmission, distribution, substation, energy, infrastructure, or construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of schedule development, activity sequencing, logic ties, critical path analysis, progress updates, and variance reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to analyze schedule data and communicate findings clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to support multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, construction teams, contractors, project controls staff, and client representatives.
• Experience with cost tracking, forecasting, or project controls reporting is a plus.
• Utility client or consulting experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to perform occasional client site visits as needed.

Why CARIAN

• Purpose‑driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.
• Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.
• Career growth – Opportunities to support major grid modernization programs and expand technical leadership capabilities.
• Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long‑term relationships.
• Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women‑owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.