Scheduler

PMA Consultants

Scheduler managing complex project schedules at PMA, providing advanced analysis and reporting. Requires Primavera P6 expertise and a background in engineering or construction management.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,649 - $154,927 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, maintenance, and status updates of project schedules using Primavera P6.
Develop and manage both summary and detailed schedules for large-scale or multiple concurrent projects.
Interpret contract requirements and ensure proper integration of scheduling deliverables.
Review and analyze general contractors’ cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
Track progress against baseline schedules, identify critical paths, and analyze variances and delays.
Develop and present schedule status reports, dashboards, and narratives for internal and client-facing audiences.
Conduct risk identification through trend and performance analysis and recommend corrective actions or workarounds.
Conduct what-if analyses, time impact studies, and recovery plan evaluations.
Evaluate current scheduling procedures and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with scheduling best practices and delivery method standards, including design/build projects.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction professionals to gather schedule data and status updates.
Attend and participate in project meetings and site visits to validate schedule accuracy and progress.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
5+ years of hands-on experience in project scheduling and controls, preferably within the construction or engineering industries.
Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, Excel, and related reporting tools.
PowerBI experience preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience reviewing and analyzing schedules from general contractors.
Understanding of construction lifecycles and design/build delivery methods preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Time off with pay
401(k) with company match
Life
Disability
Professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project SchedulingCost-Loaded SchedulesTrend AnalysisVariance AnalysisWhat-If AnalysesTime Impact StudiesRecovery Plan EvaluationsProcess ImprovementSchedule ComplianceSchedule Data Gathering

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills