Project Controls - Senior Scheduler

Amentum; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Scheduler to join our project controls team in the United States. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of scheduling experience in construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects, deep knowledge of EVM, and a PSP certification is highly desirable. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits as outlined in the posting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of project scheduling experience in construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong earned value management (EVM) knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules.
• Integrate schedules with cost and resource plans.
• Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, float, and risk assessments.
• Prepare and deliver schedule reports, forecasts, and variances.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cost controllers.
• Monitor progress and update schedules based on changes in scope.
• Support time-impact studies when required.
• Ensure compliance with scheduling standards and reporting practices.
• Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling advice.
• Identify opportunities for schedule optimization.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Earned value management (EVM)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our Telecommunications Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts. While these critical environments are ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support remains constant. These services include design, construction, updates, and maintenance of new and existing datacenter facilities.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to join our project controls team. This role is critical for developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex project schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, with a strong understanding of scheduling best practices and earned value management. A Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Integrate schedules with cost and resource plans to support project execution and reporting.
• Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, float, and risk assessments.
• Prepare and deliver periodic schedule reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cost controllers to ensure alignment of schedule and project objectives.
• Monitor progress and update schedules based on actual performance and changes in scope.
• Support claims analysis and time-impact studies when required.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices for scheduling and reporting.
• Participate in project meetings and provide expert scheduling advice.
• Identify opportunities for schedule optimization and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of experience in project scheduling within construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of earned value management (EVM) and scheduling methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• CCE certification (Certified Cost Engineer) is a plus.
• Familiarity with other project controls tools and reporting systems is desirable.

Compensation Details

$110,000 - $175,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

08/11/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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