Senior Project Scheduler | P6/MS Project Specialist

Otterbase, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbase, Inc. seeks a Project Scheduling Engineer to manage complex technical projects through precise scheduling, budget tracking, and performance analysis.

You will collaborate with engineers and technical leaders to maintain accurate plans and flag issues impacting delivery. Responsibilities include building schedules in MS Project or Primavera P6, updating cost estimates, and delivering regular progress reports.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience creating, maintaining, and reporting detailed project schedules.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable scheduling software.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with resource planning, cost estimating, budgeting, or project performance tracking.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work calmly with diverse technical teams.
• Interest in learning new software and contributing in a project support role.
• A relevant degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Add labor hours, rates, materials, and equipment estimates to schedules to support project budgets.
• Track progress against schedule and cost baselines.
• Analyze dependencies, critical paths, and cost or schedule variances.
• Work with technical teams to gather updates, identify risks, and develop recovery plans.
• Prepare regular reports on project progress, costs, and earned value performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Otterbase, Inc. seeks a Project Scheduling Engineer to manage complex technical projects through precise scheduling, budget tracking, and performance analysis.

You will collaborate with engineers and technical leaders to maintain accurate plans and flag issues impacting delivery. Responsibilities include building schedules in MS Project or Primavera P6, updating cost estimates, and delivering regular progress reports.