Master Scheduler – Capital Projects, Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development, execution, and upkeep of Integrated Master Schedules utilizing Primavera P6.

• Create logic-driven schedules that encompass engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout as necessary.

• Set up and uphold the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), baselines, milestones, activity relationships, resources, and critical paths.

• Synchronize schedules across various engineering disciplines, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Formulate resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules alongside standardized scheduling templates and reporting methodologies.

• Conduct analyses for critical path, schedule variance, float, and overall schedule health.

• Track progress against established baselines and devise recovery, mitigation, and corrective action strategies.

• Execute schedule risk assessments, sensitivity analyses, contingency evaluations, and scenario planning.

• Anticipate milestones and completion dates, while assessing the impacts of scope changes, resource limitations, and procurement delays.

• Integrate schedule performance with cost, resource management, risk assessment, and change management processes.

• Assist in Earned Value Management, which includes Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and variance reporting.

• Collaborate with project leadership to assess performance and propose corrective measures.

• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor schedules for precision, logical flow, and adherence to contractual obligations.

• Carry out schedule impact assessments for change orders, delays, and contractual modifications.

• Maintain baseline and change-control documentation, as well as prepare dashboards, milestone forecasts, and executive summaries.

• Act as a scheduling subject matter expert for Project Managers, Engineering Leads, and upper management.

• Facilitate scheduling meetings and communicate performance updates, risks, and recommendations.

• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to confirm sequencing, durations, dependencies, and resource allocations.

• Guide scheduling and project controls staff while enhancing scheduling methodologies and reporting techniques.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in project scheduling for complex engineering, construction, or capital projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• Advanced expertise in Oracle Primavera P6, including the development, integration, maintenance, and analysis of complex schedules.

• Proven ownership of Integrated Master Schedules with proficiency in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, baselines, resource loading, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Experience in coordinating various engineering disciplines, contractors, and project stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of project controls, cost/schedule integration, risk management, change management, and performance reporting.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to independently evaluate risks, suggest corrective actions, and handle competing priorities.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Must possess outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Professional development opportunities and career advancement.

• Flexible work schedules and a supportive work environment.