Project Scheduler

TPI Global Solutions; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions seeks an experienced Project Scheduler/Project Controls Scheduler to support planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting. Strong hands-on Primavera P6, Excel skills, and critical path analysis are essential.

This role is primarily remote for Michigan-based candidates, with occasional onsite meetings as needed. Through December 2027 contract duration and ongoing collaboration with project teams and stakeholders are expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Primavera P6 environments.
• Proficient in schedule development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with critical path analysis and schedule variances.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain project scheduling systems and plans.
• Develop detailed project schedules and update progress.
• Analyze critical path, constraints, and schedule impacts.
• Prepare weekly schedules and management reports.
• Support change management processes and project meetings.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Identify delays and recovery strategies.
• Ensure schedules meet contract requirements and milestones.

Skills

Project scheduling

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Michigan – Primarily Remote

Work Arrangement: Remote from home with occasional onsite meetings as needed (expected to be only a small number of days per year)

Contract Duration: Through December 2027

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler / Project Controls Scheduler to support project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting activities. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, project scheduling, critical path analysis, and coordination with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

This position will primarily be remote for a candidate residing in Michigan, with occasional onsite meetings as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize, implement, and maintain project scheduling management systems supporting identified projects and project plans.
• Set up project tasks and subtasks to ensure project and contract requirements are achieved according to schedule.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Maintain the P6 database, including task status, timelines, activity information, and schedule updates.
• Enter new project information into P6 and prepare scheduled reports for project coordination and management reporting.
• Develop detailed project schedules in coordination with project teams, contractors, superintendents, field engineers, and project managers.
• Define and update project scope, activities, durations, dependencies, and milestones.
• Monitor schedule progress and performance and identify potential delays, variances, and developing problem areas.
• Analyze the critical path, constraints, and schedule impacts resulting from project changes.
• Recommend alternative work paths and recovery strategies for projects experiencing schedule delays.
• Develop and maintain weekly schedules in collaboration with field and project management teams.
• Support project management teams in maintaining effective change management processes, procedures, and systems.
• Assist with periodic project status reports to keep management informed of project progress and schedule performance.
• Conduct schedule analysis to determine alternative courses of action and recovery plans for slipped schedules.
• Collaborate with project team members, contractors, cost engineers, stakeholders, and management to obtain and communicate accurate schedule information.
• Participate actively in project and department meetings and provide scheduling updates and recommendations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Hands‑on experience working in a Primavera P6 environment.
• Strong understanding of P6 functionality, including:
• Activity codes
• Resources
• Group & Sort
• Schedule reporting
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to develop, maintain, analyze, and update detailed project schedules.
• Experience analyzing critical path, constraints, schedule variances, and project impacts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to participate effectively in project meetings and communicate scheduling information clearly.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or other PMI certification preferred but not required.
• PSP, CST, or other AACE International certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Schedule Quality practices and quality checks for P6 schedules.
• Understanding of project gating procedures.
• Previous experience supporting Renewable Energy or Clean Energy projects is a plus.
• Experience working with project controls, cost engineering, or construction project teams is beneficial.