Senior Project Planner

ConsultUSA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Planner to support capital projects in Pittsburgh. The selected candidate will develop and maintain detailed project schedules using CPM methodology, analyze schedule performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include 7+ years of experience in project controls and strong analytical skills. The role offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2+ days onsite. This is a great opportunity to contribute to diverse projects and work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project controls or scheduling experience required.
• Experience with CPM and scheduling tools, Primavera P6 preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using CPM methodology.
• Analyze variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate updates.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Project Planner supports capital projects by developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and resources. This role partners closely with Project Managers and project teams to provide schedule analysis, performance insights, and risk identification throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using CPM methodology (Primavera P6 preferred)
• Build and manage work breakdown structures (WBS), cost/resource loading, and project baselines
• Monitor schedule performance, critical path, and project health
• Analyze variances, risks, and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Generate reports, dashboards, and forecasts for stakeholders
• Support monthly project reviews, change control, and business planning processes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, procurement, construction) to ensure accurate updates
• Run scenario analysis (“what-if”) to assess impacts of changes

Qualifications

• ~7+ years of project controls or scheduling experience
• Experience with CPM and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Hybrid work model (2+ days onsite) - Pittsburgh, PA
• Role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities