Senior Project Scheduler

Ramboll; Charlotte (AR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace culture

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to support industrial engineering projects. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in scheduling and must be proficient in Primavera P6. Responsibilities include supporting project teams, leading scheduling efforts, and generating status reports. This role offers opportunities for collaboration and requires strong organizational skills, with potential travel involved.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 12 years of experience with an Associate degree.
• Construction Management and Engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project team members with schedules and documents.
• Host scheduling meetings and implement requirements.
• Lead scheduling efforts on projects with multiple schedulers.
• Generate regular status reports and updates.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Organizational skills

Data management

Microsoft Office Suite

Earned Value Assessments

Critical path analysis

Last Planner Methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management

Associate degree in Applied Science

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Scheduler role at Ramboll. The position supports industrial engineering, EPC and EPCM projects in Ramboll’s project resources team, located near Ramboll offices in Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Syracuse, NY; Tampa, FL; or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers, project managers, construction managers, and other project team members with development and maintenance of schedules and other documents/tools necessary to support effective design and construction of project portfolios.
• Host and facilitate schedule and planning meetings; gather requirements and implement into schedules.
• Lead scheduling efforts on projects where multiple schedulers are required.
• Develop and implement Scheduling Execution Strategies (SES) and Basis of Schedule (BOS) deliverables.
• Execute, monitor, and control project scheduling processes and procedures; regularly update schedules to reflect progress and changes.
• Assess impacts of changes on timelines and budgets; identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Generate regular status reports and provide updates to project teams and stakeholders; prepare dashboard reports and visual presentations of project status and performance metrics.
• Implement structured change management processes for schedule updates and modifications.
• Maintain accurate scheduling documentation, including baseline schedules, progress updates, and change logs; ensure data is organized and accessible for audit and review.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support progress and earned value updates; manage multiple schedules across various projects.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, plus 10 years of relevant experience; or
• Associate degree in Applied Science plus 12 years of experience.
• Construction Management and Engineering experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Expert/Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Earned Value Assessments, Resource Loading, and Cost Loading.
• Ability to create, update, and review detailed project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Experience developing and maintaining project timelines, milestone schedules, and deliverable deadlines.
• Ability to perform schedule analysis, including critical path analysis and identification of key project phases.
• Experience with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) generation and facilitation.
• Familiarity with Last Planner Methodology or similar planning/sequencing processes.

Project Management & Leadership

• Ability to host/facilitate schedule and planning meetings, gather requirements, and implement into schedules.
• Lead scheduling efforts on projects where multiple schedulers are required.
• Develop and implement Scheduling Execution Strategies (SES) and Basis of Schedule (BOS) deliverables.
• Execute, monitor, and control project scheduling processes and procedures.
• Facilitate and support the development of planning and sequencing documentation for incorporation into project schedules.
• Regularly update project schedules to reflect progress and changes; assess impact of changes on timelines and budgets.
• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies; conduct risk assessments and incorporate risk management plans into schedules.
• Generate regular status reports and provide updates to project teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare dashboard reports and visual presentations to communicate project status and performance metrics.
• Implement structured change management processes for schedule updates and modifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date scheduling documentation, including baseline schedules, progress updates, and change logs.
• Ensure all scheduling data is properly organized and accessible for audit and review purposes.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as an internal and external client interface for schedule implementation and updates.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Officers, engineers, and other stakeholders for progress and earned value updates.
• Establish relationships with external project team members such as subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Assist in the management of large, complex, and at-risk engineering and construction projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of scheduling training for other schedulers, engineers, and project managers.
• Create and maintain tools to assist scheduling functions.
• Maintain and manage multiple schedules across a variety of projects.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Professional Attributes

• Motivated, hard-working, and desire to succeed.
• Open-mindedness and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Certifications

Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) by Project Management Institute (PMI), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) by AACE International, Project Management Professional (PMP) by PMI, or similar scheduling certification preferred.

Additional Information

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. We embrace an inclusive mindset and diversity in all forms. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and invite candidates with disabilities to request accommodations in the application process at [e-mail].

EEO & Travel

Some travel may be required.