Senior Project Scheduler

Qualus

Senior Project Scheduler at Qualus creating and managing project schedules for large construction programs. Collaborates with engineering and operations teams for project success.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain cost and resource loaded programmatic schedules.
Gather project progress from Project Managers and Superintendents/contractors weekly.
Review change request/change order logs with Project Managers weekly.
Review project schedule and update with Management weekly; accurately interpret data and communicate clearly and concisely.
Build detailed project schedules quickly and accurately immediately upon project award/turnover.
Assemble and communicate data in support of scorecard, KPM, and portfolio tracking processes.
Maintain project and activity coding required for reporting purposes.
Effective, clear & timely communication of data and trends to Project/Operations Management.
Assist in compiling scope change requests.
Adhere to stringent schedule development and update processes as described by the PMO (Project Management Office) and established SWIs (Standard Work Instructions)

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or BA (or 7 years similar experience)
PMP or CAPM (Preferred)
Minimum of eight (8) years’ Scheduling experience building and maintaining project schedules for large construction programs and projects.
Well versed with Activity Definition and Sequencing Resource Estimating Activity Duration Estimating CPM and Baseline analysis Earned Value etc.
Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
Flexibility to accommodate shifting priorities due to demands and timeline changes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Possess excellent communication skills to effectively interface.
Proficient in Primavera P6, SAP, Maximo, Microsoft Word & Excel; create clearly written communications.
Proficient in Oracle Primavera Cloud (Preferred).
Experience writing detailed and concise communications.
Utilities, gas pipeline, electric distribution/transmission/substation, or renewable energy construction experience (Preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

schedulingactivity definitionsequencingresource estimatingactivity duration estimatingCPMbaseline analysisearned value

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationteamworkflexibility

Certifications

BSBAPMPCAPM