Remote Project Controls Scheduler (Primavera P6)

PMA Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work options

Job summary

PMA Consultants is seeking a junior Project Controls Scheduler in the Chicago area. The role focuses on developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, conducting basic schedule analysis, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure schedule integrity.

The ideal candidate has working knowledge of CPM/GPM scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6, and strong communication skills to convey schedule insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of scheduling or project controls experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of CPM theory and schedule development fundamentals.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain summary- and detailed-level schedules in Primavera P6.
• Identify critical path, near-critical path, and schedule deviations.
• Prepare schedule status reports, dashboards, and narratives for stakeholders.
• Support WBS development and activity coding frameworks.
• Input updates from project team and monitor progress against baselines.
• Perform basic earned value tracking and schedule-driven forecasts.

Skills

CPM scheduling theory

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PMA Consultants is seeking a junior Project Controls Scheduler in the Chicago area. The role focuses on developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, conducting basic schedule analysis, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure schedule integrity.

The ideal candidate has working knowledge of CPM/GPM scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6, and strong communication skills to convey schedule insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.