Project Controls & Scheduling Lead (Primavera P6)

PMA Consultants Careers; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Controls/Scheduling professional in the United States to manage small-to-medium projects with strong scheduling and cost controls. You will develop, analyze, and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6, track baselines, and support cost forecasting and performance reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project management or scheduling within construction/engineering, with hands-on Primavera P6, CPM knowledge, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, project controls, or scheduling within construction or engineering environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6, including schedule development and analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding of: CPM scheduling, cost tracking and forecasting fundamentals, cost and schedule integration.
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and project documentation (RFIs, change orders, submittals).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage small-to-medium projects or key workstreams of larger programs, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Lead project meetings, drive action items, and ensure clear communication across stakeholders.
• Support contract administration, including review of change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish baseline schedules and track progress against key milestones and critical path.
• Perform schedule analysis, including variance tracking, delay identification, and recovery planning.
• Conduct what-if scenarios and time impact analyses to support decision-making.
• Review and validate contractor schedules, including cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and budget management activities.
• Analyze cost and schedule performance to identify trends, risks, and variances.
• Assist in the development of cost reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Integrate schedule progress with cost data to support overall project controls reporting.
• Contribute to earned value analysis and performance measurement where applicable.
• Develop clear and concise project reports, including schedule updates, cost summaries, and performance insights.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support client-facing deliverables with a strong focus on accuracy and clarity.
• Work closely with project controls teams, engineers, and field staff to validate project data.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling and project controls processes.
• Mentor junior staff in scheduling fundamentals and project controls practices.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Cost forecasting

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Controls/Scheduling professional in the United States to manage small-to-medium projects with strong scheduling and cost controls. You will develop, analyze, and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6, track baselines, and support cost forecasting and performance reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project management or scheduling within construction/engineering, with hands-on Primavera P6, CPM knowledge, and the ability to