Scheduler – Project Controls Lead

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

. Develop and maintain owner-controlled project schedules across all phases of capital project execution, with focus on front-end loading (FEL) development .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital project scheduling, cost control, and change management, with a strong focus on integrating project controls across multiple contractors and internal workstreams. Proficient in translating complex data into actionable insights while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

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CPM SchedulingPrimavera P6Cost ControlChange ManagementOwner Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingForecastingSchedule Impact AnalysisProgress Measurement MethodologiesData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringCollaborationContinuous Improvement MindsetOwner Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectExcelEcosys EPPMAutodesk Construction CloudAcumen Risk

Industry Keywords

Capital ProjectsManufacturingIndustrialOutage EnvironmentsProject Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain owner-controlled project schedules across all phases of capital project execution, with focus on front-end loading (FEL) development
Integrate contractor, self-perform, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules into a single aligned execution plan
Establish and enforce scheduling standards, including logic, calendars, activity coding, and progress measurement methodologies
Review, validate, and challenge contractor schedules for quality, realism, and alignment with owner milestones and business objectives
Status schedules using field-verified progress and provide forecasts of critical milestones and project completion
Identify critical path and near-critical work, communicating schedule risks and opportunities to project leadership
Perform schedule impact, change, and what-if analyses for scope changes, execution decisions, and recovery planning
Produce management-ready schedule outputs, including milestone summaries, look-ahead views, and leadership dashboards
Support execution, outages, and commissioning teams with schedule-based planning and prioritization
Collaborate with cost, risk, and procurement teams to ensure schedule integrity and cross-discipline alignment
Mentor project teams and promote continuous improvement in scheduling practices and schedule literacy
Lead project controls activities across assigned small to mid-capital projects
Establish and maintain integrated cost, schedule, and progress control systems aligned with owner expectations
Develop owner-controlled schedules and cost forecasts tied to business and milestone commitments
Review and validate contractor and internal project controls deliverables for accuracy, realism, and completeness
Track project performance, forecast outcomes, and identify cost and schedule risks early
Perform change management, trend analysis, and impact assessments
Prepare management-ready reports summarizing cost, schedule, risk, and overall project health
Support project managers with decision-focused analysis, what-if scenarios, and recovery planning
Align schedule, cost, procurement, and cash-flow forecasts
Promote standardization, discipline, and continuous improvement in project controls practices
Mentor schedulers, cost engineers, and project teams to improve project controls capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience supporting capital projects in manufacturing, industrial, or outage environments
Strong working knowledge of CPM scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and change management
Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and related project controls and reporting tools
Experience managing or supporting project controls/scheduling on small to mid cap capital projects ($25MM-$100MM)
Ability to translate complex schedule and cost data into clear, actionable insights
Strong communication skills with field teams, contractors, and executive leadership
Ability to balance detailed analysis with executive-level communication
Strong owner mindset—objective, accountable, data driven, and execution focused
Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time
Preferred: 10+ years of experience supporting capital projects in manufacturing, industrial, or outage environments
Preferred: Experience in an owner-led project controls environment
Preferred: Experience building and maintaining an Owner Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across multiple contractors and internal workstreams
Preferred: Experience in schedule quality and governance oversight
Preferred: Experience using Ecosys EPPM software
Preferred: Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud or Autodesk Build
Preferred: Experience with risk analysis tools such as Acumen Risk
Preferred: Experience with multiple ERP systems including SAP
Preferred: Experience in pulp & paper, power, refining/chemical, and heavy manufacturing industries
Employment offers may be conditioned on successfully passing a drug test
Employment is subject to E-Verify requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance may be available
Paid parental leave may be available
Adoption assistance may be available
Remote work arrangement
Individualized work and personal needs support