Senior Project Controls Scheduler – Primavera P6

PM2CM, Inc.

. Develop, maintain, and update complex project schedules using Primavera P6 .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timePomona • California • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 for developing and maintaining complex project schedules, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor project performance and mitigate risks. Capable of collaborating with diverse project teams to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with established timelines.

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Primavera P6 ProficiencyProject Scheduling ExperienceCritical Path SchedulingVariance AnalysisWBS Development

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingSchedule AnalysisForecastingPerformance MonitoringEarned Value ManagementTrend AnalysisTime Impact AnalysisIntegrated Master SchedulesConstruction Project SupportCapital Projects Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Visio

Industry Keywords

Project ControlsConstruction ManagementInfrastructure ProjectsCapital Improvement ProjectsProject Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and update complex project schedules using Primavera P6
Support major capital projects and programs from planning through construction and project completion
Develop 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 schedules
Track and monitor project milestones, critical path activities, dependencies, constraints, and deliverables
Perform schedule analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis to identify potential delays and schedule risks
Monitor project performance against baseline schedules and established schedule targets
Document project delays and support Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and other schedule-impact evaluations
Analyze schedule trends and recommend corrective or recovery actions when projects are at risk of missing milestones
Support scheduling of large programs involving multiple concurrent distribution or infrastructure projects and work groups
Track permitting activities and other external dependencies that may impact project schedules
Apply project controls principles, including schedule management, forecasting, performance monitoring, earned value, and trend analysis
Prepare project controls reports, dashboards, presentations, schedule updates, and management-level analyses
Gather schedule and project-status information from project managers, construction teams, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders
Prepare project controls information for governance reviews, internal and external audits, regulatory filings, and other reporting requirements
Identify project issues, schedule risks, and potential impacts and work with project teams to develop solutions
Provide recommendations to project managers and leadership regarding schedule performance, risks, alternatives, and corrective actions
Collaborate with project teams to establish project objectives, milestones, timelines, risks, and deliverables
Mentor and provide guidance to junior project controls and scheduling professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 considered
7+ years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, construction, or capital projects
Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6
Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex project schedules
Experience with critical path scheduling, schedule forecasting, variance analysis, WBS development, and integrated master schedules
Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, or capital improvement projects
Working knowledge of SAP
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Visio
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to gather information from multiple project teams and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid health insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
Profit-sharing opportunities
Professional certification support, including assistance for employees pursuing relevant industry certifications and credentials
Opportunities for continued professional development and career growth