Project Controls Specialist, Scheduler

Skill; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Job summary

Join Aquent, a leading organization in the energy and utility sector, where innovation drives progress and every project contributes to a sustainable future. You will develop, monitor, and optimize schedules and estimates for critical projects, transforming complex plans into actionable timelines and resource plans.

This hybrid role is based in the Metro Detroit area with local participation. As a meticulous planner with expertise in CPM scheduling and WBS development, you will influence project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field with 3+ years experience, or Associate with 5+ years, or HS with 7+ years.
• 3+ years of experience at an energy/utility company.
• 2+ years using Primavera, preferably P6.
• Knowledge of design scheduling, construction scheduling, program scheduling and cost & resource loading.
• Strong communication and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional work groups and projects.
• Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project & risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update estimates and integrated project plans and schedules for efficient execution.
• Analyze project estimates or schedules, including CPM, time impact and delay analysis, and periodic updates.
• Ensure the credibility of information in estimates and schedules.
• Assist with preparation of project time and/or cost claims.
• Develop and record historical estimate/schedule information and lessons learned.
• Apply methodologies and tools for estimating/planning/scheduling and CPM software.
• Ensure required estimating/planning controls are implemented and maintained.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the estimating/scheduling organization.
• Develop master and detail schedules with milestones, WBS, costs, labor, equipment, and resource leveling.
• Monitor schedule progress and inform management of changes.
• Prepare schedule progress reports, trend charts, and forecast reports.
• Analyze effects on critical path, implement recovery schedules and alternatives.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM analysis

WBS development

Resource loading

Communication

Analytical thinking

Estimating & budgeting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Associate degree in engineering/related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

• Industry Experience: Minimum 3+ years of direct experience working at an Energy or Utility company (mandatory).
• Technical Focus: Hands‑on scheduling experience with Electrical infrastructure / Power systems (e.g., substations, transmission & distribution, power plants).
• Software Proficiency: 2+ years of hands‑on experience using Primavera P6 (building CPM logic schedules, WBS, resource loading).
• Location & Work Schedule: Must be local to the Metropolitan Detroit, MI area (or willing to commute at own expense) for a Hybrid schedule. No relocation.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder preferred; no visa sponsorship or C2C available).

Join a leading organization in the energy and utility sector, where innovation drives progress and every project contributes to a sustainable future.

Are you a meticulous planner with a passion for optimizing project timelines and resources? We're seeking a dynamic individual to play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient execution of critical projects. In this position, you will directly influence project success, transforming complex plans into actionable schedules and estimates that drive progress and deliver tangible results. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping project outcomes and contributing to our commitment to operational excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Support project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating estimates and integrated project plans and schedules to ensure efficient project execution.
• Develop and provide analysis of project estimates or schedules, including CPM software implementation, time impact and delay analysis, and review of periodic schedule updates.
• Ensure the credibility of information contained within estimates and schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of project time and/or cost claims.
• Develop and record project historical estimate/schedule information and lessons learned.
• Apply methodologies, techniques, tools, software, standards, and guidelines for estimating and/or planning/scheduling, demonstrating knowledge in the application of estimating/scheduling software.
• Ensure that required project estimating and/or planning/scheduling controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
• Participate in continuous improvement of the estimating/scheduling organization through benchmarking and maintaining affiliations with industry organizations.
• Develop master and detail schedules, including major milestones, detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), assignment of costs, labor, and equipment to activities, and resource leveling.
• Monitor and update schedule progress toward achieving the desired project completion date, informing the management team of changes to schedule outcomes.
• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts, schedule analysis, and forecast reports for all significant project activities.
• Analyze the effects on critical path activities, identify project changes that affect the schedule, and develop recovery schedules and alternate courses of action.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Business Administration or a related field & 3+ years of job-relevant experience; OR Associate degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, Accounting, Math, or related field & 5+ years of job-relevant experience; OR High School or GED & 7+ years of job-relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience at an energy/utility company.
• 2+ years of experience working with Primavera, preferably P6.
• Knowledge in design scheduling, construction scheduling, program scheduling, and cost & resource loading, including developing detailed WBS, milestones, activity definition, logical sequences, durations, activity dependencies and interdependencies, and activity contingencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
• Strong analytical & problem‑solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
• Ability to develop and coordinate cross‑functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes.
• Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project & risk management.

Standout Qualifications:

• Understanding of schedule models and methods, schedule quality analysis, schedule strategy, schedule integration techniques, Monte Carlo Analysis, and schedule performance analysis techniques.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.