Project Controls Analyst - Scheduler

Why This Role Shines

• Impact: Shape and optimize schedules across large-scale public education projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Growth Path: Structured as a Scheduler I with clear advancement to Senior Scheduler or Project Controls roles.
• Collaboration: Work closely with construction teams, management, and stakeholders-your insights drive decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and maintain detailed project and program schedules aligned with overarching master programs.
• Update and validate monthly master schedules with the Project Team.
• Review and validate contractor schedules against contractual norms and industry standards.
• Evaluate weekly/monthly schedule updates, draft executive narratives and present insights to leadership.
• Analyze time impacts, assess recovery schedules, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Employ Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor performance.
• Deliver monthly Schedule Variance Reports highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Identify scheduling risks early-propose innovative, practical solutions.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and align schedule data with real-world conditions.
• Develop cost-loaded schedules for accurate cash-flow forecasting; monitor actual vs. forecasted costs.
• Partner with the Lead Scheduler, Project Managers, and Engineers to update schedules collaboratively.
• Offer scheduling support across the project team as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• 1-3 years of project scheduling experience (preferably in construction, public works, or educational projects) on sizable initiatives.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (or equivalent) and Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of cost engineering, scheduling theory, CPM, and EVM.
• Excellent communication skills-clear, concise, persuasive.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related; or equivalent experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Flexibility to work across multiple project sites; comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Preferred:

• Experience reviewing contract schedules for compliance.
• Familiarity with cost-loaded scheduling and financial forecast tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead schedule analysis and present findings to senior leadership.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance - Full medical coverage for employees, giving you peace of mind with zero out-of-pocket premiums.

401(k) with 3% Company Match - Invest in your future with a retirement plan that grows alongside your career.

Profit Sharing Opportunities - When the company succeeds, you share in the rewards.

Generous PTO & Flex Time - Start with 120 hours of paid time off, giving you the flexibility to recharge, travel, or take care of personal needs.

Career Growth Pathways - Clear advancement opportunities into senior scheduling and project controls leadership roles.