Project Scheduler – Sales & Estimating Phase

KPI Integrated Solutions

. Develop detailed proposal schedules for new business opportunities .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project scheduling, including the development of detailed proposal schedules and execution timelines. Proficient in Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, risk assessment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project SchedulingCritical Path Method (CPM)Microsoft Project/Primavera P6PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) CertificationRisk Identification and Mitigation Planning

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCritical Path Method (CPM)Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)Resource LoadingSchedule Risk AnalysisCost and Schedule IntegrationBaseline Schedule DevelopmentData AnalysisProposal and Bid ProcessesSchedule Quality Assessments

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectPrimavera P6Microsoft ExcelMonte Carlo Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationAACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification

Industry Keywords

Project ControlsEPC ProjectsConstruction ProjectsManufacturing ProjectsEngineering ProjectsPMO

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop detailed proposal schedules for new business opportunities
Create project execution schedules based on scope, estimates, historical performance data, and resource availability
Develop schedule narratives and milestone plans to support customer proposals and bid submissions
Collaborate with Estimating and Operations teams to determine logical activity sequencing and project durations
Establish project milestones, critical path activities, and major deliverables
Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis on proposal schedules
Identify schedule risks, constraints, assumptions, and opportunities
Conduct schedule sensitivity and what-if analyses to support bid strategy decisions
Evaluate customer-required schedules and recommend achievable alternatives
Assess schedule impacts associated with scope, resource, procurement, and construction assumptions
Align schedule assumptions with labor and cost estimates
Develop schedule-driven resource forecasts and manpower loading curves
Assist in evaluating schedule acceleration or compression scenarios
Provide schedule input for contingency and risk assessments
Support development of cash flow projections and execution timelines
Partner with Business Development, Proposal Managers, Estimators, Engineers, Procurement, and Operations personnel
Participate in proposal reviews, strategy meetings, and bid development sessions
Present schedule assumptions, risks, and recommendations to leadership and customers as required
Support customer discussions regarding project execution strategies and milestone commitments
Ensure schedules comply with company scheduling standards, PMO guidelines, and customer requirements
Maintain schedule templates, historical schedule databases, and best practices
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling processes and tools
Assist with schedule audits and schedule quality assessments
Support project handoff activities from Sales and Estimating to Project Management and Project Controls teams
Ensure approved proposal schedules are transitioned into execution schedules
Document assumptions, risks, and schedule basis of estimate information for project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
3+ years of project scheduling, project controls, estimating support, or project planning experience
Experience supporting proposals, bids, capital projects, manufacturing projects, engineering projects, construction projects, or EPC projects preferred
Experience developing schedules during project initiation, proposal, or estimating phases strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project/Primavera P6
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
Understanding of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Critical Path Method (CPM), Resource Loading, Project Lifecycle Management, Schedule Risk Analysis, Cost and Schedule Integration, Baseline Schedule Development, and Proposal and Bid Processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and planning abilities
Ability to interpret technical scopes of work
Strong communication and presentation skills
Attention to detail
Collaboration and stakeholder management
Strategic thinking
Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously
Risk identification and mitigation planning
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Certification preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification preferred
Experience working within a PMO, Project Controls, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or EPC environment preferred
Knowledge of schedule risk assessment and Monte Carlo analysis tools preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Care Concierge Service
401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
Milk Stork Program
Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
Training & Development