Master Scheduler

Cherokee Federal

. Develop and maintain project planning and scheduling strategy within the Project Execution Plan and Project Controls Plan .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeTulsa • Oklahoma • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and maintaining integrated CPM schedules using Oracle Primavera P6, with a strong focus on resource and cost loading, critical path analysis, and project controls. Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage complex scheduling tasks under pressure.

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Oracle Primavera P6Integrated CPM SchedulingCritical Path AnalysisResource and Cost LoadingEarned Value Management

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Hard Skills

CPM PrinciplesSchedule LogicForecastingRecovery PlanningProgress Measurement

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration Across DisciplinesAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

AACE PSPPMI-SP

Industry Keywords

Project Controls LifecycleConstruction ManagementEPCDesign-BuildMulti-Discipline Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain project planning and scheduling strategy within the Project Execution Plan and Project Controls Plan
Build, status, analyze, and maintain integrated CPM schedules in Oracle Primavera P6 for design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
Develop resource- and cost-loaded baseline schedules with calendars, logic, constraints, milestones, activity coding, and WBS
Document schedule bases, assumptions, exclusions, calendars, constraints, and material clarifications
Coordinate with project management and finance on WBS structures, naming conventions, activity codes, reporting formats, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and pay-application support
Lead schedule reviews with discipline leads, field supervision, subcontractors, leadership, and clients
Collect and validate actual starts and finishes, remaining durations, percent complete, quantities, productivity, and forecast dates
Update schedules weekly or more frequently as project conditions require, incorporating approved scope changes through controlled change management
Monitor progress against baseline and forecast; perform critical-path, near-critical-path, float, trend, resource, and variance analysis
Identify schedule risks, logic deficiencies, out-of-sequence work, emerging delays, and performance gaps; recommend mitigation and recovery actions
Develop recovery schedules and what-if scenarios with project leadership and field supervision
Prepare schedule narratives, look-ahead schedules, milestone reports, resource histograms, earned value analyses, cash-flow forecasts, and executive presentations
Present schedule status, risks, forecast impacts, and required decisions in internal, client, and project meetings
Monitor EWP, PWP, and IWP performance when required
Develop pre-award and post-award scheduling standards, templates, procedures, and quality-control checks
Review subcontractor schedules and progress submissions for logic, completeness, contractual compliance, and alignment with the integrated project schedule
Provide scheduling support, coaching, and practical P6 guidance to project team members
Maintain stakeholder relationships and raise concerns with schedule data and recommended alternatives
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience using Oracle Primavera P6 to plan and control construction projects, major capital programs, or turnarounds
Experience developing and maintaining integrated CPM schedules for medium and large design and construction projects, including projects valued above $100 million
Experience developing resource- and cost-loaded baselines and aligning schedule performance with project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and pay applications
Advanced knowledge of CPM principles, schedule logic, critical and near-critical path analysis, float analysis, progress measurement, forecasting, and recovery planning
Working knowledge of the project controls lifecycle and supporting systems, governance, and reporting practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to interpret design, procurement, construction, and commissioning sequencing and translate execution plans into a credible schedule
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, collaborate across disciplines, manage competing priorities, and remain effective under schedule pressure
Ability to work prolonged periods at a desk and on a computer; occasional standing or movement around the office may be required
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Preferred: experience supporting federal, EPC, design-build, construction management, or other complex multi-discipline programs
Preferred: experience with earned value management, schedule quality assessments, time-impact analysis, delay analysis, and change control
Preferred: experience integrating contractor and subcontractor schedules into a program-level master schedule
Preferred: relevant scheduling or project controls certification, such as AACE PSP or PMI-SP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental life insurance options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs