Senior Project Scheduler (P6) for Complex Programs

AEP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual incentive

401(k)

Health insurance

Vacation

Educational assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER is seeking a Project Scheduler to coordinate team activities and support Project Managers in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on scheduling complex projects with Primavera P6, maintaining schedules, collecting progress data, and presenting accurate status to senior management.

The candidate will interface with site teams, contractors, and internal leadership, requiring strong communication, analytical, and planning skills. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligning with utility operations and project management.
• Experience developing and managing schedules for large, complex projects.
• Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team activities and support Project Managers.
• Define activities, durations, sequences, and logic for scope plans and milestones.
• Develop integrated system schedules with resource loading and critical path methodology.
• Mentor junior schedulers and conduct schedule reviews with stakeholders.
• Communicate schedule status and risks to senior management.

Skills

Oracle Primavera P6

Schedule management

MS Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER is seeking a Project Scheduler to coordinate team activities and support Project Managers in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on scheduling complex projects with Primavera P6, maintaining schedules, collecting progress data, and presenting accurate status to senior management.

The candidate will interface with site teams, contractors, and internal leadership, requiring strong communication, analytical, and planning skills. Travel to project sites may be required.