Project Schedule/Planner

Kapower; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Job summary

K&A Power Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking a highly skilled Project Scheduler/Planner to join our on-site team. You will develop and manage the master schedule, coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities to drive project success.

You will track progress, forecast risks, and provide regular schedule reports to leadership while engaging field teams for timely updates and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project scheduling, planning, and controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience supporting generation projects and large EPC programs preferred.
• Strong CPM, scheduling, reporting, and on-site coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the master schedule in Primavera P6 and client tools.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Track progress, forecast impacts, and assess schedule risks across workstreams.
• Prepare weekly/monthly schedule reports and leadership updates.
• Coordinate field activities and validate schedule updates with site teams.

Skills

Project scheduling

CPM analysis

Field coordination

Progress reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

At K&A, our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving our success through their talent, dedication, and passion.

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Scheduler/Planner to join our team at K&A Power Group in St Louis, MO. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

• Project Scheduling & Planning


• Develop and manage the master schedule in Primavera P6 (or client tools).


• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.


• Track progress, forecast impacts, and assess schedule risks across all workstreams.


• Conduct critical path, what-if, and optimization analyses.


• Align schedules, reporting, and baselines with the client’s on-site scheduler.


• Field & Site Coordination to visit the site multiple times per week to gather progress and validate schedule updates.


• Review contractor look-ahead schedules, manpower plans, and productivity.


• Verify assumptions and updates through direct field coordination with superintendents and project teams.


• Prepare weekly/monthly schedule reports, dashboards, and leadership updates.


• Communicate variances, risks, delays, and recommended mitigations.


• Participate in planning meetings, progress reviews, and coordination sessions.


• Support earned value, KPIs, and productivity reporting.


• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities.


• Update schedules to reflect design changes, procurement delays, and field issues.


• Maintain schedule baselines and support change management processes.

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in project scheduling, planning, and controls.


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field.


• Extensive experience supporting generation projects (natural gas, coal, combined cycle, or utility scale power).


• Experience supporting EPC contractors, utilities, or OEMs in major energy infrastructure builds is preferred.


• Proven background in large, complex, multiyear construction programs with field engagement.


• Strong working proficiency in Primavera P6, schedule analysis, and critical path method (CPM).


• Ability to work on site in South St. Louis County several times per week (local candidates strongly preferred).


• Strong communication, collaboration, and reporting skills.

Pay Range $125,000 - 140,000

Why Join K&A?
People-First Culture:

We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
Innovation & Learning:We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits:We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account


• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)


• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)


• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO


• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance


• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance


• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.