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USD 130,000–155,000 per year

Master Scheduler – Capital Projects & Engineering

United States·LombardFull Timemid

SchedulerConstruction & Real Estate

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Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead project planning, scheduling, forecasting,

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SchedulerConstruction & Real Estate

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and schedule performance management for complex engineering and capital projects. This position develops and maintains integrated master schedules, identifies project risks, evaluates schedule performance, and partners with project leadership to implement proactive solutions. The ideal candidate brings advanced Primavera P6 expertise, a strong understanding of engineering and construction project lifecycles, and the ability to translate complex scheduling information into actionable project decisions.

Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera P6

Develop logic-driven schedules encompassing engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout as applicable

Establish and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), baselines, milestones, activity relationships, resources, and critical paths

Integrate schedules across engineering disciplines, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders

Develop resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules and standardized scheduling templates and reporting practices

Perform critical path, schedule variance, float, and schedule health analyses to identify delays and opportunities

Monitor progress against baselines and develop recovery, mitigation, and corrective action plans

Conduct qualitative and quantitative schedule risk assessments, sensitivity analysis, contingency evaluation, and scenario planning

Forecast milestones and completion dates and evaluate impacts of scope changes, resource constraints, and procurement delays

Integrate schedule performance with cost, resource, risk, and change management processes

Support Earned Value Management (EVM), including SPI, CPI, and variance reporting

Partner with project leadership to evaluate performance and recommend corrective actions

Review contractor and subcontractor schedules for accuracy, logic, and contractual alignment

Perform schedule impact assessments for change orders, delays, and contract adjustments

Maintain baseline and change-control documentation; prepare dashboards, milestone forecasts, and executive reports

Serve as scheduling subject matter expert to Project Managers, Engineering Leads, and leadership

Lead scheduling meetings and communicate performance, risks, and recommendations

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to validate sequencing, durations, dependencies, and resources

Mentor scheduling and project controls personnel and improve scheduling methodologies and reporting processes

Minimum 8–10 years of progressively responsible project scheduling experience supporting complex engineering, construction, or capital projects

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered

Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, including development, integration, maintenance, and analysis of complex schedules

Demonstrated ownership of Integrated Master Schedules and expertise in CPM scheduling, baselines, resource loading, forecasting, and variance analysis

Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines, contractors, and project stakeholders

Strong understanding of project controls, cost/schedule integration, risk, change management, and performance reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to independently assess risks, recommend corrective actions, and manage competing priorities

Valid driver's license

Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Large industrial capital project experience in power generation, utilities, chemical processing, oil and gas, manufacturing, or infrastructure

Experience in engineering consulting, EPC, EPCM, or construction management environments

Experience across front-end planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning

Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulation, schedule risk analysis, and quantitative forecasting

Experience with EVM, cost-loaded schedules, and integrated project controls reporting

Experience with Deltek Acumen Fuse, Primavera Risk Analysis, or similar schedule quality tools

Knowledge of delay analysis, time impact analysis, contract scheduling, and change orders

AACE PSP, PMI-SP, PMP, or comparable professional certification

Experience mentoring schedulers or establishing scheduling standards

A proactive approach that anticipates challenges and improves project outcomes

Technical scheduling expertise paired with practical business judgment

Confidence working with engineers, Project Managers, clients, and leadership

Commitment to schedule accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Lombard, United States

Hybrid, some on-site time required

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: $130,000–$155,000 a year; 85% above the $77,035 median for Scheduler jobs on Jobera (126 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 5 days ago
Employer: has 49 open jobs on Jobera.