Senior Primavera P6 Scheduler & Project Controls SME

Premier Resources Group (PRG); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Resources Group (PRG) seeks an experienced Principal Project Controls Specialist - Scheduler & Primavera P6 SME to support a major power generation project in Salisbury, NC. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated schedules, progress tracking, baselines, and change impacts, reporting, forecasting, and continuous improvement.

Day 1 you report to Charlotte, NC and mobilize as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business Administration with a minimum of 6 years of related experience; OR
• High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Strong experience in project scheduling, project controls, and construction project performance analysis.
• Advanced working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules and schedule baselines.
• Ability to perform critical path analysis, schedule variance evaluations, and project forecasting.
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and coordinating project schedule updates.
• Knowledge of WBS, resource tracking, change management, and project controls reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to report to Charlotte, NC on Day 1 and mobilize to Salisbury project site.
• Completion of the 2026 Primavera P6 Glider Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish project schedule baselines, milestones, sequencing, and critical path activities.
• Incorporate engineering, procurement, construction, and contractor implementation activities into project schedules.
• Integrate project schedules with other site activities and operational requirements.
• Review contractor schedules, validate schedule logic, and evaluate project progress.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, and schedule adherence reporting.
• Utilize scheduling analysis tools, including Deltek Acumen Fuse, when applicable.
• Maintain accurate project scheduling information and support completion forecasting.
• Conduct field walkdowns and site observations to verify construction progress.
• Track installed quantities, resources, milestones, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to obtain and validate schedule updates.
• Incorporate vendor submissions and field progress information into integrated schedules.
• Identify construction delays, scheduling conflicts, and potential impacts to project completion.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Management, and field personnel to resolve scheduling concerns.
• Support development and implementation of schedule recovery plans.
• Evaluate Project Change Requests, Change Notices, and Change Orders for schedule impacts.
• Analyze changes affecting project scope, milestones, critical path activities, and completion dates.
• Coordinate change control documentation in accordance with established project governance requirements.
• Support contractor change order evaluations and time impact assessments.
• Identify scheduling risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support Monte Carlo risk analysis and project schedule recovery planning when applicable.
• Participate in project reviews, audits, and change management activities.
• Develop project status reports, schedule performance analyses, forecasts, and executive-level presentations.
• Collect, verify, validate, analyze, distribute, and archive project controls information.
• Support project controls systems involving Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost estimates, resource tracking, cash flow projections, and change management.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop estimates incorporating labor, materials, equipment, engineering, contracts, and project risks.
• Integrate scheduling information with cost, resource, and project performance reporting.
• Support project funding submissions and management reviews.
• Maintain compliance with applicable project controls policies, standards, and procedures.
• Serve as a Primavera P6 and Project Controls Subject Matter Expert.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Project Controls and Project Management personnel.
• Support training, employee development, and project controls best practices.
• Lead assigned project controls personnel when required, including coverage for the Site Project Controls Lead.
• Support multiple project teams and complex project controls assignments.
• Coordinate scheduling benchmarking, self-assessments, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective relationships with Project Managers, Project Directors, Engineering, Supply Chain, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Primavera P6 scheduling

Project controls

Critical path analysis

Schedule forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Finance/Business

High school diploma/GED with 10+ years

Tools

Deltek Acumen Fuse

Microsoft Project

PowerPlant

EMAX

PeopleSoft

Job description

Premier Resources Group (PRG) seeks an experienced Principal Project Controls Specialist - Scheduler & Primavera P6 SME to support a major power generation project in Salisbury, NC. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated schedules, progress tracking, baselines, and change impacts, reporting, forecasting, and continuous improvement.

Day 1 you report to Charlotte, NC and mobilize as required.