Schedule Analyst

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

Job summary

PMA Consultants Careers in Chicago, IL seeks a Schedule Analyst to support capital improvement projects by developing and maintaining CPM-based schedules in Primavera P6. You will collaborate with management, engineering design, and construction teams to ensure schedule integrity and performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of scheduling experience, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel is essential.

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 on construction or capital improvement projects required.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.

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 project meetings to collect status, provide updates, and support planning.
• Update project schedules weekly to bi-weekly with accurate logic, sequencing, and constraints.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external organizations to communicate schedule information.
• Support the development and maintenance of WBS and activity coding aligned with standards.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Schedule analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

Salary

$84,244 - $98,987 a year

Benefits

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

We offer 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.

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 and Cognitive Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move around 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.
• 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.
• Problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

EEO Statement

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.