Project Scheduler

K&A Engineering Consulting

$115K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management preferred
  • 8+ years of experience with Project Management Scheduling concepts
  • Proven experience managing planning & scheduling for large engineering/construction projects
  • Expertise in Oracle Primavera P6 with 6+ years of project-level scheduling
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Power BI, and E-Builder
  • Experience in the power utility industry, especially with Substation and T&D projects
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure with competing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage schedules aligned with the Owner's framework and Work Breakdown Structures
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain accurate and up-to-date project schedules
  • Create a Baseline Schedule to track project progress against plans
  • Report on milestones and KPIs to Owner management
  • Advise project managers on potential schedule risks and delays
  • Generate scheduling reports in P6, ensuring documentation accuracy
  • Support the integration of project controls systems like E-Builder

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
  • Paid holidays with flexible PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parking and transit reimbursement options
  • Pet insurance coverage
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Scheduler to join our team at K&A Power Group in Hartford, Connecticut. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations:
  • Ability to independently develop schedules on behalf of Owner within the framework of Owner's operating processes including adherence to standard Work Breakdown Structures and activities
  • Working with the team to develop, manage and maintain Oracle Primavera P6 schedules for all assigned projects
  • Working with all stakeholders to update and maintain schedules
  • Developing the Baseline Schedule to provide the means to compare actual progress against the baseline plan
  • Reporting on upcoming milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) to Owner management
  • Alerting project managers of project activities that may be in jeopardy of falling behind
  • Applying logic ties within the schedule and maintaining key milestones and activity codes Developing scheduling reports in P6 and reviewing and analyzing back-up documentation for accuracy
  • Support Project Controls reporting and dashboards
  • Scheduler has no authority to direct field work
  • Support the integration and use of project controls systems, such as E-Builder
  • Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices.

What we're looking for:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management or related discipline preferred
  • 8+ years of Project Management Scheduling concepts
  • Responsible for Planning & Scheduling activities for large, complex engineering and/or
    construction projects.
  • Understand and manage projects from concept to complete.
  • Strong knowledge using Oracle Primavera P6: 6+ years P6 Project level Scheduling
  • Required experience in Excel, Power BI, and E-Builder
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design, construction, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling
  • Power utility industry construction/maintenance project experience (Substation, T&D focus)
  • Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools.
  • Ability to work in concert with clients, ability to keep client satisfaction a top priority.
  • Deadline driven, able to handle pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Self-motivated & require minimum supervision.
  • Willingness to grow, learn, lead, and develop/expand business.
  • Understanding level of cost controls skills
  • Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Hybrid Position

Pay Range: $115,000- $130,000/year

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
  • Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Parking and Transit Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance


The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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