Project Scheduler

ENTRUST; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

PTO generous

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support transmission, maintenance, and distribution projects in Southern California. You will develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules, perform CPM and EVM analyses, coordinate with PM, engineering, and procurement, and drive schedule risk mitigation across large-scale capital programs.

The role offers a competitive salary, robust benefits, and opportunities to advance within a growing energy and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Project Management, or Scheduling required.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Knowledge of CPM, float analysis, and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience with contracts/RFPs a plus.
• Experience with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, infrastructure) valued.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across a portfolio of transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
• Perform routine updates (weekly/biweekly/monthly) and run CPM, critical path, float, variance, and trend analyses.
• Track schedule performance with SPI/CPI and contribute to recovery plans when milestones are at risk.
• Identify schedule risks, run what-if scenarios, and propose mitigations; support change management and QA/QC checks.
• Lead weekly schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders; communicate conflicts and actions clearly.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal to embed Project Controls in RFPs and contracts, ensuring scheduling and reporting alignment.
• Review bidders’ proposals for adherence to Project Controls criteria and make recommendations.
• Serve as Project Controls liaison during contract award/execution, elevating deviations for corrective action.
• 5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, PM, or Scheduling required.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.

Skills

Project scheduling

Project controls

CPM analysis

Earned value (EVM)

Contract/RFP experience

Risk analysis

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking experienced Project Schedulers that plays a key role in supporting Transmission Capital, Maintenance, and Distribution projects by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules and related cost data. This position partners closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, and Controls teams to ensure accurate planning, effective coordination, and efficient project execution.

We are looking for candidates in the LA County area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across a portfolio of transmission line, distribution line and substation projects using predefined templates (from initiation through closeout) aligned to scope, WBS, milestones, and regulatory/contract constraints; establish baseline and coding standards across the portfolio.
• Perform routine project updates (weekly/biweekly/monthly), run CPM calculations, and conduct critical path, float, variance, and trend analyses; produce look‑ahead reports, and milestone tracking.
• Track schedule performance with earned value metrics (SPI/CPI) and contribute to recovery plans when milestones are at risk; publish portfolio and project control reports for leadership and clients.
• Identify schedule risks, run what‑if scenarios and propose mitigations; support change management processes and schedule QA/QC checks.
• Lead/participate in weekly schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders; communicate conflicts and recommend actions clearly and promptly.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to embed Project Controls processes into Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and contracts, ensuring alignment of scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting requirements from the outset
• Review and assess bidders’ proposals for adherence to Project Controls criteria—such as WBS/CBS alignment, schedule baselines, and change management protocols—and make recommendations based on compliance.
• Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution phases, verifying that awarded contractors implement agreed Project Controls processes (schedule updates, EVM metrics, delay logs) and elevate any deviations for corrective action.
• 5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Project Management, or Scheduling required.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), float analysis, and schedule risk analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working with contracts/RFP’s a plus
• Experience specifically with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, or infrastructure) is highly valued.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end‑to‑end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand. As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs. We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here. If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Benefits & Salary:

• This position pays between $110,000 to $160,000 annually and is an exempt position.
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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