Sr. Scheduler

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

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a highly qualified Senior Scheduler for our Fairfax office.

The Project Scheduler will support the planning, execution, and delivery of major electric utility transmission and substation capital projects. The Scheduler will develop, maintain, analyze, and report integrated project schedules using Primavera Enterprise V 7.0 P6 while coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction managers, procurement teams, contractors, and utility stakeholders.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• 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.
• May require some travel to work site locations as needed.

Education | Experience:

• 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

What We Prefer You Bring

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Experience with outage scheduling and project controls.
• PMP, PSP, or similar certification preferred.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $155,000 - $200,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Fairfax

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time