Project Controls Scheduler

PMA Consultants

Schedule Analyst at PMA playing a key role in capital improvement projects by managing and analyzing project schedules while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,529 - $126,347 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining CPM logic-based project schedules using Primavera P6, with a strong focus on project controls and performance metrics. Proficient in coordinating project information and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure project success.

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Oracle Primavera P6CPM Logic TheoryProject SchedulingProject ControlsMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCPM Logic TheoryQuantity-LoadingWork Breakdown StructuresActivity Coding FrameworksSchedule UpdatesPerformance MetricsSchedule CoordinationProject Lifecycle PhasesConstruction Methodologies

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Industry Keywords

Construction ProjectsCapital Improvement ProjectsProject Management Functions

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.
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.
Develop and maintain schedule status reports, metrics, dashboards, and executive summaries used to evaluate and measure schedule, project and program performance.
Monitor progress against approved baselines and key project milestones to identify variances and support schedule revisions as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field required.
5+ 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness programs for you and your family
Competitive pay and benefits
Career development opportunities to advance your professional goals
Medical and prescription insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Time off with pay
401(k) with company match
Life and disability insurance
Professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees