Project Scheduling Lead

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition and service

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is seeking a Project Scheduling Lead to drive the most complex project schedules and provide strategic guidance within Project Controls.

You will report to the Scheduling Manager and work in a hybrid environment at Cranberry Township. A relocation package is not available; the role emphasizes leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field or combination of education/experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant Project Controls and/or project scheduling experience, including leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, integration, and oversight of complex production and project schedules.
• Provide scheduling expertise to resolve complex scheduling, operational, and execution challenges.
• Lead or mentor schedulers and cross-functional teams; support leadership decision-making and business planning.
• Identify risks and potential problems; develop solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Work across departments and functional boundaries, including areas outside direct scheduling expertise.
• Anticipate internal and external business and regulatory challenges and recommend process, system, or product improvements.
• Manage resource requirements and align scheduling plans with broader business and operational needs.
• Identify risks and potential problems; develop solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage plans to achieve strategic and operational goals.
• Help develop business strategy through applied expertise and leadership insight.
• Lead or mentor other schedulers and teams; promote best practices and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Project Controls

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the Role:

As a Project Scheduling Lead you will lead the most complex project scheduling efforts. You will provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic guidance within Project Controls and may participate in functional strategy development. You will provide scheduling expertise and broad cross‑disciplinary business knowledge to anticipate challenges, influence decision‑making, and ensure understanding of organizational goals.

You will report to the Scheduling Manager and be located at our Cranberry Township, PA location working hybrid. A relocation package is not available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be an organizational expert and authority in Project Controls and Scheduling for complex, high‑impact projects.
• Lead the development, integration, and oversight of advanced and complex production and project schedules.
• Apply expert‑level technical and business knowledge to resolve the most complex, non‑standard scheduling, operational, and execution challenges.
• Be the lead contributor and strategic advisor, supporting leadership decision‑making and business planning activities.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to schedulers and cross‑functional teams; act as a facilitator and trusted advisor.
• Work across departments and functional boundaries, including areas outside direct scheduling expertise.
• Anticipate internal and external business and regulatory challenges and recommend process, system, or product improvements.
• Manage resource requirements and align scheduling plans with broader business and operational needs.
• Identify risks and potential problems; develop solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage plans to achieve strategic and operational goals.
• Help develop business strategy through applied expertise and leadership insight.
• Lead or mentor other schedulers and teams; promote best practices and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant Project Controls and/or project scheduling experience, including responsibility for complex projects and leadership roles.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $116,800 to $146,000 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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