Scheduler

Project Scheduler – Power Substation new builds

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support power Substation new builds. This individual will be responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and updating project schedules to support the successful planning and execution of distribution construction and infrastructure work.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years of direct scheduling experience within power distribution projects and must be highly proficient with Primavera P6 and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for power Substation new builds.
• Build and manage schedules using Primavera P6, incorporating project activities, milestones, dependencies, constraints, and resources.
• Apply Critical Path Method (CPM) principles to identify critical activities, schedule risks, float, and potential impacts to project completion.
• Work closely with project managers, construction teams, engineering, field personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders to gather schedule updates and maintain accurate project timelines.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules and identify schedule variances, delays, and potential conflicts.
• Perform schedule analysis and communicate potential impacts to project leadership.
• Assist with schedule forecasting, look-ahead planning, sequencing, and recovery planning when projects fall behind schedule.
• Ensure schedules accurately reflect engineering, procurement, permitting, construction, outage, commissioning, and closeout activities as applicable.
• Prepare schedule reports and updates for project stakeholders and leadership.
• Support multiple distribution projects and priorities simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6, including developing, maintaining, and reviewing project schedules.
• Experience working on utility or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, identify schedule risks, and evaluate project dependencies and milestones.
• Ability to communicate schedule information clearly to Project Managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders.
• Availability to support a hybrid working arrangement requiring three days on-site per week.