Senior Project Scheduler (00454)

ZipRecruiter; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 131,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler for an onsite role at Newark Liberty International Airport. The successful candidate will engage in schedule development and analysis, requiring a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in project controls. Join a collaborative environment that values equity and professional growth, alongside competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in planning and scheduling/project controls required.
• Rail and field experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain cost and resource-loaded schedules.
• Prepare schedule status reports and analyze impacts.
• Represent the project in meetings and manage schedule issues.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

PMA is currently seeking a Senior Project Scheduler for an exclusive assignment at Newark Liberty International Airport. The Senior Project Scheduler will be an onsite role located in Newark, NJ. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and team-building skills, along with the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and with full transparency, as required by the client/project. Responsibilities include:

• Develop, update, and maintain cost and resource-loaded schedules.
• Perform schedule reviews and prepare weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly schedule update analysis reports; investigate and analyze schedule impacts; and recommend corrective action plans to be taken to mitigate/avoid cost and schedule overruns.
• Monitor, review, and report to senior and executive management the schedule status of the project.
• Prepare Time Impact Analysis and review contractors' time extension requests.
• Represent the project in meetings with the owner, A/E representatives, and other contractors, as required.
• Develop "what-if" schedule scenarios, mitigation schedules, and look-ahead schedules.
• Identify schedule issues, opportunities, and corrective actions to mitigate potential delays to projects.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or construction management required.
• 5+ years of experience in planning and scheduling/project controls/program controls on multiple sides of the business (e.g., consultant, owner, owner rep, contract/architect, contractor, engineer) required.
• Rail experience.
• Field experience.
• Experience in transportation programs.
• Proficient in using Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the preparation and development of resource-loaded design and construction schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM) required.
• Relevant construction scheduling experience in planning, scheduling, expediting, maintaining, and reporting the progress/status of work required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills required.
• Understanding of construction and construction means and methods required.
• Must be an excellent multi-tasker, detail-oriented, independent self-starter with good writing skills who can communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Salary Range

$131,000 - $203,840 a year. The salary for this position will be based on relevant experience and geographic location.

Additional Requirements

• Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; ability to lift up to 15 pounds; extended hours in front of a computer.
• Cognitive: Problem-solving, communication, computer skills, and ability to interpret text.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a priority. We offer various workplace options and promote a culture of equity, collaboration, and professional growth. We value diversity and inclusion, and encourage qualified applicants to apply. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and career development opportunities.

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