Senior Primavera P6 Scheduler – Power Gen Projects

JobDiva, Inc.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners seeks a Principal Project Controls – Scheduler & Primavera Subject Matter Expert for a field-based role in Anderson, SC. The contract spans 12 months with extensions likely and potential conversion.

The incumbent leads scheduling, baseline management, and schedule-cost integration on major EPC power projects, requiring expert Primavera P6 and field mobilization. The role supports PM/PD teams, conducts risk analysis, and mentors junior staff while coordinating with vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business Administration AND 10 years of related work experience, OR High School diploma/equivalent AND 14 years of related work experience
• Demonstrated lead-level experience with complex EPC projects in power generation (Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, Solar, or Battery construction)
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and critical path methodology on large-scale construction projects
• Field experience observing project progress and tracking performance via schedule updates and field walkdowns
• Proficiency in schedule analysis software such as Deltek Acumen Fuse
• Willingness to mobilize to field site in Anderson, SC
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of site integrated schedules in Primavera P6
• Establish and maintain project schedule baselines with critical path analysis
• Incorporate implementation details into schedules upon contract award and integrate with site activities
• Perform schedule variance analysis, adherence reporting, and trend analysis
• Develop recovery plans and schedule mitigation strategies as necessary
• Track project resources and quantities using Primavera and other scheduling tools
• Provide schedule-cost integration analysis to support project forecasting
• Review and assess change orders for schedule and time impacts
• Support project funding submittals with detailed schedule analysis
• Coordinate with vendors to gather and verify schedule updates through submittals, field walkdowns, and direct communication
• Implement and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with project scope
• Perform schedule analysis using Acumen Fuse and other analytical tools
• Conduct risk management analysis including Monte Carlo simulations
• Generate monthly reports and site-specific documentation for PM/PD teams
• Lead project controls reviews and status presentations
• Support field observations of project progress and tracking of performance metrics
• Serve as Primavera P6 subject matter expert and mentor to project controls team members
• Lead implementation of scheduling methodologies and best practices
• May supervise junior project controls staff as assigned
• Coordinate benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives for continuous improvement
• Support multiple projects simultaneously as required

Skills

Field mobility to Anderson, SC

Leadership / mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling leadership

Project controls coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business Administration

High School diploma/equivalent + 14 years experience

PMI-SP / PSP / PMP certifications

Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business Administration

Tools

Primavera P6

Deltek Acumen Fuse

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Primary Talent Partners seeks a Principal Project Controls – Scheduler & Primavera Subject Matter Expert for a field-based role in Anderson, SC. The contract spans 12 months with extensions likely and potential conversion.

The incumbent leads scheduling, baseline management, and schedule-cost integration on major EPC power projects, requiring expert Primavera P6 and field mobilization. The role supports PM/PD teams, conducts risk analysis, and mentors junior staff while coordinating with vendors