Project Scheduler

Leidos; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,650 - 118,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Formal mentorship programs

Learning & development resources

Technical upskilling programs

Leadership training

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Project Scheduler in Lexington, KY to assist with major electrical utility projects. The role involves developing and managing schedules and client communication effectively within the projected time and budgetary frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in Primavera P6 scheduling for electric power infrastructure projects. This hybrid role requires collaboration with engineering leads and involves periodic travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Primavera P6 scheduling experience.
• Recent knowledge of electric power infrastructure projects.
• Ability to track cost and schedule status of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering and construction schedules.
• Work with project management on schedule and cost alignment.
• Interface with clients and internal management on project status.

Skills

Primavera P6 scheduling

MS Excel

Technical planning and organizing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Finance

Tools

MS Project

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Overview

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Project Scheduler to assist in the oversight and coordination of projects for a large electric utility client. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in scheduling complex projects and programs related to the planning, design and construction of electrical grid infrastructure. This role will have client-facing responsibilities and requires expertise in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Work Setting

This role is hybrid, with remote working capabilities and periodic travel to client sites throughout the Kentucky area (including Louisville and Lexington). Candidates should be located in these areas.

Benefits

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Formal mentorship programs
• Learning & development resources
• Technical upskilling programs
• Leadership training

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and drive engineering and construction schedules for various sized transmission and distribution projects across the United States.
• Work with project management using earned value management techniques to ensure schedule and cost alignment, including development of recovery plans to stay within approved limits.
• Partner closely with engineering leads and managers to track and execute client deliverables.
• Develop and produce weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review, including resource loading analysis, schedules, critical path items, and risk analysis.
• Interface directly with the client and internal management to report progress, schedule, and risks across a portfolio of electrical distribution projects.
• Assist the project manager with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking.

Background Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Primavera P6 scheduling experience.
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of electric power infrastructure projects within transmission or distribution design.
• Capability for planning, organizing, directing, and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks.
• Ability to track cost and schedule status of assigned tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency using MS Project and MS Office suite with a heavy emphasis on MS Excel.
• Experience working with Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities is preferred, but not required.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay Range

$65,650.00 – $118,675.00