Project Scheduler

UCC Environmental; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

UCC Environmental is seeking a Project Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated schedules for systems designed and supplied by the company. The role requires coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities to support contracts and timely project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of project controls experience, and strong proficiency with scheduling methods and Oracle P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field is preferred.
• 5+ years of project controls experience in engineering/construction.
• Proficiency with scheduling software and methods (WBS, critical path).
• Ability to perform earned value analysis and assess schedule risk.

Responsibilities

• Create master schedule for assigned projects and coordinate deliverables across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Review schedules and determine impact of internal/external deliveries on milestones.
• Identify delays, propose recovery actions to Project Manager.
• Integrate external sub-schedules into a unified master schedule and report performance indicators.

Skills

Project controls

Multi-project scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Oracle P6

Job description

Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions:Looking for a career where your work has real impact? At UCC Environmental, you’ll join a company built on solving complex industrial challenges while advancing sustainable solutions for air, water, and solids handling around the world.We’re a privately held, family-owned business with more than a century of experience supporting mission-critical industries. Our teams work with utility power providers and heavy industrial customers globally, delivering innovative solutions in environmental compliance, material handling, and high-performance aftermarket technologies.At UCC Environmental, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team that values technical expertise, problem-solving, and long-term customer relationships. With continued growth across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, we offer opportunities to contribute meaningfully to an expanding international business.Headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, UCC owns and operates sales, manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing facilities across the United States, Canada, Germany, India, and China. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, your work has purpose, and your career can grow alongside a global organization, UCC Environmental could be the right fit!The focus of the position of Project Scheduler is to develop and maintain integrated schedules for various systems designed and supplied by UCC. This position is responsible for monitoring and expediting engineering deliverables as required by the Project Management group.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Create master schedule for each assigned project. Coordinate each function’s project deliverable within the project scope. Weekly communication, planning and organization of an overall integrated schedule, including engineering, procurement, and construction activities to support the execution of contractsReview overall project schedules and make determinations on how internal/external deliveries impact project milestones or other key project activities. Assess potential delays or problems with the receipt and/or productions of deliverables (internally or externally). Communicate issues to Project Manager with recommended action plan for recoveryIntegrate separate schedules or sub-networks from outside partners into a master schedule. Analyze and determine schedule logic and overall critical pathCompile, analyze and report project performance indicators to Project Management. Facilitate project discussions and develop additional tools required to control the risks associated with the projectsWork in close coordination with Document Control Coordinator to monitor and manage contract documents as they move through the work-flow processes; anticipate delay/bottlenecks and appropriately communicate timeline adjustments based on contract changesPerform miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field preferred5+ years project controls experience in engineering and/or construction fieldCharacteristics and Skills:Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the project scheduling software (i.e., Oracle P6)Well-developed understanding of project scheduling methods and techniques (WBS development, schedule and resource loading, critical path analysis). Ability to apply scheduling techniques in a multi-project environment dealing with multiple engineers, contractors, and sub-contractorsPossess an understanding of engineering/construction sequencing and methodsPerform variance analysis on earned value, productivity trends and critical path analysis, as required; anticipate problems, communicate, and advise the Project Management team on impacts to baseline, participate in developing planned recoveriesAbility to determine schedule impact from contractor change ordersAbility to integrate risk identification and analysis into integrated scheduleHighly effective in working in a team environment with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to achieve results through others. Both process-centric and results-orientedHands-on, pragmatic. Proactive with the ability to coordinate and plan strategically. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions and recommendationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFlexible, creative, with the ability to achieve results without close supervisionAbility to multi-task, cope with demands of simultaneous activitiesExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateAbility to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareEssential Physical Abilities:Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 80% of the dayAbility to travel 10% of the timeCore Values and BeliefsMust be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture;People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come firstTeamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspirationIntegrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliersCustomer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer serviceInnovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversityCompensation and Benefits:Base Pay Range: $71,500 to $81,500 annual pay based on skills and experienceBenefits:Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverageRetirement: 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contributionTime Off: 10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLAMiscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.How to Apply:If interested in this position, please apply online via our website at https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/ and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e-mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.