Project Scheduler – Electric Utility Transmission

Goodwin Recruiting; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term disability

Gym reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support major electric utility transmission projects. This remote role focuses on schedule development, maintenance, analysis, and project reporting for large-scale T&D initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in project scheduling, direct transmission line construction scheduling experience, and expert Primavera P6 skills. You will build baselines, track progress, review contractor schedules, and communicate status to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional project scheduling experience.
• Direct electric utility T&D experience.
• Direct transmission line construction scheduling experience – required.
• Strong hands-on Primavera P6 experience – required.
• Experience building, baselining, updating, maintaining, and analyzing schedules in P6.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling.
• Experience with progress measurement, schedule variance analysis, lookaheads, and critical path reporting.
• Ability to review contractor schedules and identify risks, conflicts, and deficiencies.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• U.S. work authorization without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed baseline project schedules aligned with scope, milestones, contractual requirements, and project objectives.
• Build, maintain, and update schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track actual progress and identify schedule deviations, risks, and potential delays.
• Analyze critical paths, float, dependencies, constraints, and schedule performance.
• Review contractor schedules for compliance, accuracy, and potential risks.
• Prepare lookahead schedules, milestone reports, critical path reports, and schedule narratives.
• Conduct schedule update meetings and communicate project status to project managers, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve scheduling issues and improve project outcomes.
• Support schedule variance analysis and corrective action planning.
• Maintain project reporting and documentation using Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Schedule analysis

Lookahead planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Project Scheduler – Electric Utility Transmission

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support major electric utility transmission projects. This remote position will focus on schedule development, maintenance, analysis, contractor schedule review, progress tracking, and project reporting.

The ideal candidate will have direct transmission line construction scheduling experience and strong hands-on expertise with Primavera P6.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed baseline project schedules aligned with scope, milestones, contractual requirements, and project objectives.
• Build, maintain, and update schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track actual progress and identify schedule deviations, risks, and potential delays.
• Analyze critical paths, float, dependencies, constraints, and schedule performance.
• Review contractor schedules for compliance, accuracy, and potential risks.
• Prepare lookahead schedules, milestone reports, critical path reports, and schedule narratives.
• Conduct schedule update meetings and communicate project status to project managers, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve scheduling issues and improve project outcomes.
• Support schedule variance analysis and corrective action planning.
• Maintain project reporting and documentation using Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional project scheduling experience.
• Direct electric utility T&D experience.
• Direct transmission line construction scheduling experience – required.
• Strong hands-on Primavera P6 experience – required.
• Experience building, baselining, updating, maintaining, and analyzing schedules in P6.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Experience with progress measurement, schedule variance analysis, lookaheads, and critical path reporting.
• Ability to review contractor schedules and identify risks, conflicts, and deficiencies.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• U.S. work authorization without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substation project scheduling experience.
• Experience supporting large utility capital programs.
• Project controls or cost-control experience.
• PMP or other recognized project management certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000–$150,000 base salary, based on years and depth of relevant experience.
• Medical coverage with employer contribution.
• Dental and vision coverage with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Short-term disability option.
• $40 gym reimbursement.
• Reimbursement for approved business travel.
• Potential overtime eligibility depending on assignment and employment classification.
• Potential discretionary bonus depending on assignment.