Senior Scheduler – Electric Transmission Projects

GFT; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Senior Scheduler in Fairfax to support the planning, execution, and delivery of major electric utility transmission and substation capital projects using Primavera P6. You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and stakeholders to maintain integrated schedules and report progress.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and strong CPM scheduling knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of project scheduling experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Primavera Enterprise V 7.0.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with major electric utility transmission and substation capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Build schedules for engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and recovery opportunities.
• Prepare monthly schedule update reports and 4‑week look‑ahead schedules.
• Provide weekly schedule updates during active construction.
• Integrate contractor cost‑loaded schedules into the master schedule.
• Support earned value management reporting and project performance tracking.
• Coordinate schedule development with stakeholders and facilitate baseline reviews.
• Track procurement milestones, material deliveries, outage requirements, and key project milestones.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

CPM scheduling

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Primavera Enterprise V 7.0

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Scheduler in Fairfax to support the planning, execution, and delivery of major electric utility transmission and substation capital projects using Primavera P6. You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and stakeholders to maintain integrated schedules and report progress.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and strong CPM scheduling knowledge.