NiSource

Senior Project Scheduler

NiSource$96K — $144K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's preferred.
  • 6+ years of construction/engineering experience; 2 years minimum in project scheduling.
  • High proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced spreadsheet tools.
  • Experience in managing schedules for large industrial capital projects.
  • Strong understanding of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management concepts.
  • Proficiency in risk and quality management methodologies and tools.
  • Strong skills in leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate schedule management with scope, cost, risk, and quality systems.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project baselines for achieving project objectives.
  • Conduct predictive schedule analysis using risk-informed forecasting.
  • Lead contract schedule assessment and alignment with defined milestones and objectives.
  • Tailor scheduling processes and methodologies to each project's unique needs.
  • Produce strategic schedule reports to guide decision-making for stakeholders and executives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for schedule-related planning and project integration.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with in-office requirements on select days.
  • Opportunity for advanced career development in project scheduling.
  • Access to cutting-edge scheduling tools and methodologies.
  • Engagement with executive leadership and strategic decision-making processes.
Full Job Description

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:

2026-09-04

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2026-09-18Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

About NiSource

NiSource is a Fortune 500 company engaged in natural gas transmission, storage and distribution, as well as electric generation, transmission and distribution. NiSource is dedicated to providing customers with safe, reliable and affordable energy. Headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource operates in seven states.
Learn more about NiSource
Size
7,272 employees
Market Cap
$11.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$17.6 million
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+0.1%
Revenue
$4.6 billion
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