Senior Project Controls Scheduler - Primavera P6 | Utility Capital Projects

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Scheduler to support major capital and infrastructure projects within a large utility environment. This position will be responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting complex project schedules using Primavera P6. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting construction and capital projects, developing integrated schedules, performing critical path and variance analysis, monitoring project performance, and working collaboratively with project managers, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and other stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scheduler who has supported large, complex projects or programs and is comfortable managing schedules across multiple concurrent workstreams. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update complex project schedules using Primavera P6Support major capital projects and programs from planning through construction and project completionDevelop and maintain integrated master schedules, project-level schedules, and detailed work breakdown structures (WBS)Incorporate existing schedules from multiple project teams and contractors into integrated project schedulesTrack and monitor project milestones, critical path activities, dependencies, constraints, and deliverablesPerform schedule analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis to identify potential delays and schedule risksMonitor project performance against baseline schedules and established schedule targetsDocument project delays and support Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and other schedule-impact evaluationsAnalyze schedule trends and recommend corrective or recovery actions when projects are at risk of missing milestonesSupport the scheduling of large programs involving multiple concurrent distribution or infrastructure projects and work groupsTrack permitting activities and other external dependencies that may impact project schedulesApply project controls principles, including schedule management, forecasting, performance monitoring, earned value, and trend analysisPrepare project controls reports, dashboards, presentations, schedule updates, and management-level analysesGather schedule and project-status information from project managers, construction teams, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholdersPrepare project controls information in support of governance reviews, internal and external audits, regulatory filings, and other reporting requirementsIdentify project issues, schedule risks, and potential impacts and work with project teams to develop solutionsProvide recommendations to project managers and leadership regarding schedule performance, risks, alternatives, and corrective actionsCollaborate with project teams to establish project objectives, milestones, timelines, risks, and deliverablesMentor and provide guidance to junior project controls and scheduling professionals What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be more than a P6 operator. We are looking for an experienced scheduling professional who can analyze a schedule, identify risks and trends, communicate potential impacts, and work with project teams to keep complex projects moving forward. You should be comfortable working with numerous stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and providing actionable schedule information to project managers and leadership. The position may require occasional travel to project or job sites, generally less than once per month. Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, Data Science, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant professional experience may also be considered7+ years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, construction, or capital projectsAdvanced proficiency with Primavera P6Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex project schedulesExperience with critical path scheduling, schedule forecasting, variance analysis, WBS development, and integrated master schedulesExperience supporting construction, infrastructure, or capital improvement projectsWorking knowledge of SAPProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and VisioStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to gather information from multiple project teams and stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Previous experience supporting electric utility, power, transmission, distribution, substation, or other utility infrastructure projectsExperience scheduling a portfolio or program involving multiple simultaneous capital or distribution projectsConstruction management experienceExperience with Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS)Experience performing or supporting Time Impact Analysis and delay analysisExperience with regulatory, governance, audit, or executive project-controls reportingProfessional certification such as:Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)Earned Value Professional (EVP)Certified Cost Professional (CCP)Project Management Professional (PMP) Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' financial security, health, and continued professional development, including: 100% employer-paid health insurance401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer matchProfit-sharing opportunitiesProfessional certification support, including assistance for employees pursuing relevant industry certifications and credentialsOpportunities for continued professional development and career growth We value ongoing professional development and encourage employees to strengthen their expertise through certifications such as PMP, PSP, EVP, CCP, and other credentials relevant to project controls, scheduling, construction, and project management.