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Operating with a high degree of independence, this individual advises executive stakeholders, enforces scheduling governance, and drives strategic improvements across multiple project teams. This role requires mastery in Critical Path Method (CPM) and Graphical Path Method (GPM), advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, and deep experience in schedule forensics and delay analysis. The Senior Scheduler plays a critical leadership role in advancing PMA’s scheduling practices and ensuring excellence across all schedule deliverables.\nThe Senior Scheduler will support construction infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment, within large capital improvement programs. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing project schedules, evaluating change orders for budget and schedule impact, and performing time impact and earned value analyses. The role involves identifying schedule risks, recommending solutions, conducting site visits, and reporting on progress. Additional duties include reviewing contractor recovery schedules, supporting cost analysis, and preparing cost-loaded schedules for cash flow projections.\nNote: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.\nOrganizational Responsibilities\nPlanning & Schedule Governance\nLead schedule strategy and oversight for large-scale programs and enterprise clients.\nDevelop and enforce scheduling standards, templates, and SOPs across portfolios.\nLead integrated planning sessions involving cross-functional and executive stakeholders.\nServe as the final reviewer for baseline schedules, schedule updates, and revisions.\nSchedule Execution & Controls\nIndependently build and review complex summary- and detailed-level schedules.\nGather progress data and update project schedules with minimal supervision.\nInterpret complex contract documents and incorporate scheduling obligations accurately.\nIdentify and resolve inconsistencies in logic, constraints, and project sequencing.\nSchedule Analysis & Delay Claims\nLead and develop what-if and delay/time impact analyses.\nPresent schedule forensics, time entitlement 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