Schedule Analyst

Medium; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,244 - 98,987; Full time

Job summary

PMA in Chicago, IL is seeking a Schedule Analyst to support capital improvement programs by building and maintaining detailed CPM-based project schedules in Primavera P6. You will collaborate with engineering, design, and construction teams to ensure schedule integrity and performance, and you will help develop dashboards and reports for leadership.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in scheduling or project controls, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field.
• 2+ years scheduling, project controls, or project engineering experience on construction or capital improvement projects.
• Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of CPM logic, quantity-loading, and schedule development fundamentals.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies.
• Experience with schedule analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CPM logic-based, quantity-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Interpret contract documents and apply scheduling obligations to deliverables.
• Attend and co-lead internal and client meetings to collect status, provide updates, and support coordination.
• Update project schedules weekly to bi-weekly for accuracy and integrity.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams to communicate scheduling information.
• Develop and maintain WBS and activity coding aligned with standards; track critical path and deviations.
• Create schedule status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for various audiences.
• Monitor progress against baselines and milestones; revise schedules as needed.
• Assist in what-if analyses and time impact analyses for risk evaluation.
• Analyze float paths and trends; participate in process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

CPM/GPM scheduling

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Schedule analysis

Earned value management (EVM)

Education

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

Master's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Schedule Analyst plays a key role in supporting the successful planning and execution of capital improvement projects by developing and maintaining detailed project schedules. This junior-level position is responsible for independently managing schedules, performing basic schedule analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including management, engineering design, and construction, to ensure schedule integrity and performance. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of CPM/GPM scheduling theory, be proficient in Primavera P6, and demonstrate the ability to communicate schedule insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CPM logic based, quantity-loaded project schedules used to manage workflow across the project life cycle in Primavera P6, using company standard project templates and input from the Project Management Team.
• Interpret contract documents and apply scheduling obligations and specifications to deliverables.
• Attend and co-lead recurring internal and client project meetings to collect project status information, provide schedule updates, and support schedule coordination and planning changes.
• Update project schedules on a weekly to bi-weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and integrity in schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, and constraints.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external organizations to obtain and communicate project schedule information.
• Support the development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding frameworks aligned with project standards. Identify and track critical path, near-critical path, and schedule deviations.
• Develop and maintain schedule status reports, metrics, dashboards, and executive summaries used to evaluate and measure schedule, project and program performance, for both internal and client audiences.
• Monitor progress against approved baselines and key project milestones to identify variances and support schedule revisions as needed.
• Assist in conducting what-if scenarios and time impact analysis (TIA) to support schedule risk evaluation and decision-making.
• Analyze float paths, observe scheduling trends, and identify potential impacts to project delivery. Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and maintenance of detailed scheduling and project controls process guides.
• Apply feedback from senior schedulers to improve schedule logic, modeling accuracy, and reporting clarity.
• Learn and apply earned value management (EVM) principles in schedule assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field required.
• Master's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field preferred.
• 2+ years of scheduling, project controls, or project engineering experience supporting project management functions on construction or capital improvement projects required.
• Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of CPM logic theory, quantity-loading, and schedule project development fundamentals.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team effort.
• Experience with schedule analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

$84,244 - $98,987 a year

The salary range for this position is $84,244 to $98,987.

A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Location and Commitments

Overtime work may be required occasionally to ensure certain deliverables are completed on time. Weekend work is rare but occasionally may be necessary.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please note that physical requirements may vary based on client needs.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs.

Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.

Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing.

May need to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or overhead.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.