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Job Title: Senior Project Scheduler
Hybrid position: in office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location: Columbus OH, Canonsburg PA, Valparaiso IN
Job Summary: TheSenior Project Scheduleristhe advanced technical and leadership level in the scheduling job family. Building on the core and advanced responsibilities of theProject Scheduler, the Senior Scheduler providesintegrated project schedule management, leads predictive schedule analysis, and ensures full alignment between schedule, scope, cost, risk, and quality systems.
This role serves asasubject matter expert (SME)in planning and scheduling, responsible for developing integrated project baselines, driving schedule forecasting, leading contract schedule assessments, and integrating all major project controls functions. The Senior Scheduler guides project teams and leadership by delivering strategic schedule insights, risk-informed recommendations, and optimized path-forward plans.
Advanced Integration Across Project Management Systems
The Senior Scheduler integrates schedule management seamlessly withscope, cost, risk, and qualitymanagement systems.
Develops andmaintainsfully integrated project baselinesrepresentingthe entire plan to achieve projectobjectives.
Performspredictive, risk-informed schedule management, using opportunity-based forecasting.
Leads schedule initiation processes using project quality and risk frameworks.
Senior integratesallmajor project controls systems into a unified predictive model.
Leadership in Predictive & Quantitative Schedule Analysis
Performing advanced schedule forecasting using risk tools such asExpected Monetary Value (EMV)andsensitivity analysis.
Developingrisk-managed baselinesand applying cost ofqualityconcepts to schedule development and control.
Performing deep-dive schedule assessments toidentifyproactive,preventive, and predictive actions.
Driving predictive schedule modeling to maximize accuracy, reliability, and flexibility.
Senior Scheduler performsquantitative forecasting and risk-driven predictive modeling.
Contract Commercial & Performance Leadership
Conducts contract schedule reviews for alignment with scope, milestones, and performance.
Assesses contractor performance andidentifiesissues needing corrective action.
Advisesproject managers, major project leaders, and scheduling leadership on contractschedulerisks and opportunities.
Senior leadscontractperformance analysis and forecasting.
Creation & Tailoring of Advanced Schedule Processes, Tools & Techniques
Tailors schedule methodologies, processes, tools, and techniquestothe unique needs of the project.
Directs schedule management strategy throughout the lifecycle.
Designs and implements schedule processes that increase precision and predictability.
Leads lifecycle planning with progressive, risk-managed forecasting.
Seniorcreates, refines, and tailorsthe processes.
Strategic Reporting & Leadership Communication
Produces both standard and advanced schedule reports for project stakeholders, leadership, and executives.
Communicates complex schedule insights with clarity and influencetoguide decision-making.
Acts as a trusted advisor and SME for schedule-related corrective/predictive planning
Senior Scheduler providesstrategic insight and executive-level advisory support.
Promoting best practices and compliance with standards, guidelines, and industry frameworks (AACE, PMI, etc.)
Seniorleadsstrategic integration and project-wide alignment.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma
6+ years of construction/engineering experience, includingat least 2 years as a project scheduler
High-levelproficiencywith Primavera P6 and advanced spreadsheet tools
Experience managing schedules in large industrial capital project environments
Strong integrated understanding of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management
Proficiencywith risk and quality management tools and techniques
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
Ability to generate, analyze, and progress complex multi-level schedules and databases
Ability to read and interpret schedules; database and schedule softwareproficiency
Valid Drivers License in state, upon hire
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
Bachelor's Degree and four years experience as a project scheduler.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
Salary Range*:
$96,600.00 - $144,900.00*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate27s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.
Posting Start Date:
2026-09-04Posting End Date (if applicable):
2026-09-18Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.About NiSource
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