Project Scheduler – Primavera P6 (Flexible Schedule)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Los Angeles County seeks an experienced Project Scheduler to develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across transmission, distribution, and substation projects. You will work with PM, Engineering, Construction, and Controls teams to ensure accurate planning and timely execution.

The role requires 5+ years in Project Controls or Scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office, and strong CPM/schedule risk analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred
• 5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Project Management, or Scheduling
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel-VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Knowledge of CPM, float analysis, and schedule risk analysis
• Demonstrated experience working with contracts/RFPs a plus
• Experience with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, or infrastructure) is valued
• Procore experience a plus
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across a portfolio of transmission line, distribution line and substation projects using predefined templates; 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

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

CPM analysis

Schedule risk analysis

Contracts/RFPs experience

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Los Angeles County seeks an experienced Project Scheduler to develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across transmission, distribution, and substation projects. You will work with PM, Engineering, Construction, and Controls teams to ensure accurate planning and timely execution.

The role requires 5+ years in Project Controls or Scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office, and strong CPM/schedule risk analysis skills.