Senior Integrated Scheduler - EPC/EPCC Master Schedule

Essarsteelmn; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Essarsteelmn seeks a Senior Scheduler to lead the integrated master schedule for the Mesabi ISP Project, spanning engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. You will drive CPM-based planning, manage baselines, and ensure schedule integrity across multiple EPCs and vendors.

Based in the United States, this full-time on-site role requires deep experience with Primavera P6, earned value management, and multi-contractor coordination to support decision-making and schedule recovery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 15-20 years of experience in project scheduling and planning on large-scale EPC capital projects.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and CPM scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated master project schedule for EPCC activities.
• Establish scheduling standards, WBS, and progress measurement across disciplines.
• Consolidate schedules from EPCs, subcontractors, and vendors into a single master.
• Perform critical path analysis and schedule risk assessments.
• Track progress against baselines and report schedule performance.
• Coordinate with project controls, cost engineering, and procurement to align schedule, cost, and scope.
• Prepare schedule status reports and executive summaries.
• Support schedule recovery planning for delays.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Primavera P6

Earned value management

Stakeholder management

Communication

EPC integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Role Summary:
Responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the integrated master schedule for the Mesabi Integrated Steel Plant (ISP) Project, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. The role ensures schedule integrity, critical path visibility, and proactive identification of schedule risks across all project disciplines and contractors.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated master project schedule covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) activities for the Mesabi ISP Project.
• Establish scheduling standards, work breakdown structures, and progress measurement methodologies across all project disciplines.
• Consolidate and integrate schedules from EPC contractors, subcontractors, and vendors into a single master schedule.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and what-if scenario planning to support project decision-making.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules, identify variances, and report on schedule performance to project leadership.
• Coordinate with project controls, cost engineering, and procurement teams to ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and scope.
• Prepare regular schedule status reports, look-ahead schedules, and executive-level schedule summaries.
• Support schedule recovery planning and mitigation strategies for delayed activities or critical path risks.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings with contractors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain schedule baselines, manage change control processes, and ensure accurate schedule documentation.
• Provide scheduling input for contract negotiations, milestone payment structures, and claims analysis as needed.
• Mentor and guide junior planning/scheduling staff across the project team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 15-20 years of experience in project scheduling and planning roles on large-scale industrial or EPC capital projects.
• Extensive hands-on experience with scheduling software such as Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling, work breakdown structures, and earned value management.
• Experience integrating multi-contractor schedules on complex greenfield or brownfield industrial projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with EPC contractors, project controls teams, and senior project leadership.

Working Conditions

• Based in the United States, dedicated full-time to the Mesabi ISP Project.
• On-site presence required, with periodic travel to contractor and vendor offices as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Direct scheduling experience on greenfield integrated steel plant or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Experience with multi-billion-dollar capital project schedules involving multiple EPC contractors.
• Professional certification such as PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) or PMP is a plus.