Project Scheduler

TYG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Hybrid flexibility

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A growing construction management consultancy based in Chicago is seeking a Project Controls Manager to strengthen their scheduling and project controls capability. In this hybrid role, you will develop and maintain project schedules, oversee reporting, and collaborate with project teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project controls and is proficient in scheduling tools. Join a supportive team with strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project controls and/or scheduling.
• Strong skills in cost control, reporting, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain project schedules and cost controls.
• Provide reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support project decision-making.
• Oversee dashboards and performance metrics to track progress and risks.
• Support change management, variance analysis, and funding alignment.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to deliver clear, actionable insights.

Skills

Project controls and scheduling

Cost control

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

Our client is a growing construction management consultancy supporting complex infrastructure and building projects across the U.S. They are seeking a Project Controls Manager to strengthen their scheduling and project controls capability. This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work on high-profile programs and grow within a collaborative, client-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain project schedules and cost controls.
• Provide reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support project decision-making.
• Oversee dashboards and performance metrics to track progress and risks.
• Support change management, variance analysis, and funding alignment.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to deliver clear, actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in project controls and/or scheduling.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong skills in cost control, reporting, and data analysis (Power BI, Excel).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Why Join

• Be part of a fast-growing, supportive team.
• Hybrid flexibility with strong career development opportunities.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Construction and Business Consulting and Services
• Location: Chicago, IL