Senior Primavera P6 Scheduler & Program Lead

PMA Consultants; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development reimbursement

Work-from-home option

Job summary

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Program Scheduler in New York to manage complex schedules using Primavera P6 and provide advanced analysis, forecasting, and reporting for internal and client teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of scheduling and controls experience in construction/engineering, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff. A bachelor’s degree is required, with a master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in project scheduling and controls within construction/engineering industries.
• Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and related reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and status updates of project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Develop and manage both summary and detailed schedules for large-scale or multiple concurrent projects.
• Interpret contract requirements and ensure proper integration of scheduling deliverables.
• Review and analyze general contractors’ cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
• Track progress against baseline schedules, identify critical paths, and analyze variances and delays.
• Develop and present schedule status reports, dashboards, and narratives for internal and client-facing audiences.
• Conduct risk identification through trend and performance analysis and recommend corrective actions or workarounds.
• Conduct what-if analyses, time impact studies, and recovery plan evaluations.
• Evaluate current scheduling procedures and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with scheduling best practices and delivery method standards, including design/build projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction professionals to gather schedule data and status updates.
• Attend and participate in project meetings and site visits to validate schedule accuracy and progress.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior‑level Scheduler staff, supporting their technical development.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling theory

Mentorship

Communication

Risk analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Program Scheduler in New York to manage complex schedules using Primavera P6 and provide advanced analysis, forecasting, and reporting for internal and client teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of scheduling and controls experience in construction/engineering, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff. A bachelor’s degree is required, with a master’s preferred.