Schedule Analyst

PMA Consultants

Schedule Analyst supporting the planning and execution of capital improvement projects. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure schedule integrity and performance.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,244 - $98,987 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6, with a strong understanding of CPM logic and project lifecycle phases. Proficient in schedule analysis, reporting, and effective communication to support project management functions.

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Primavera P6 ProficiencyCPM Logic TheorySchedule AnalysisProject Controls ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

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Hard Skills

CPM LogicQuantity-LoadingSchedule DevelopmentTime Impact AnalysisEarned Value ManagementWork Breakdown StructureActivity Coding FrameworksSchedule CoordinationProject Status ReportingSchedule Monitoring

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Primavera P6Microsoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementProject Lifecycle PhasesProject ManagementCapital Improvement ProjectsProject Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain CPM logic based, quantity-loaded project schedules used to manage workflow across the project life cycle in Primavera P6, using company standard project templates and input from the Project Management Team.
Interpret contract documents and apply scheduling obligations and specifications to deliverables.
Attend and co-lead recurring internal and client project meetings to collect project status information, provide schedule updates, and support schedule coordination and planning changes.
Update project schedules on a weekly to bi-weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and integrity in schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, and constraints.
Coordinate with internal departments and external organizations to obtain and communicate project schedule information.
Support the development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding frameworks aligned with project standards. Identify and track critical path, near-critical path, and schedule deviations.
Develop and maintain schedule status reports, metrics, dashboards, and executive summaries used to evaluate and measure schedule, project and program performance, for both internal and client audiences.
Monitor progress against approved baselines and key project milestones to identify variances and support schedule revisions as needed.
Assist in conducting what-if scenarios and time impact analysis (TIA) to support schedule risk evaluation and decision-making.
Analyze float paths, observe scheduling trends, and identify potential impacts to project delivery. Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and maintenance of detailed scheduling and project controls process guides.
Apply feedback from senior schedulers to improve schedule logic, modeling accuracy, and reporting clarity.
Learn and apply earned value management (EVM) principles in schedule assessments.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field required.
2+ years of scheduling, project controls, or project engineering experience supporting project management functions on construction or capital improvement projects required.
Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of CPM logic theory, quantity-loading, and schedule project development fundamentals.
Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team effort.
Experience with schedule analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
prescription
dental
vision
time off with pay
401(k) with company match
life
disability
professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees
wellness programs for you and your family