The Project Scheduler will analyze contractor schedules, review progress against contracts, assess delays, and communicate findings to clients and management.
PMA is currently seeking a project scheduler to support multiple clients in the Greater Boston, Massachusetts area. The primary function is to review detailed contractor schedules and provide accurate, timely analysis of project status, including delay analysis and recovery options.
Position Responsibilities
- Review Baseline and Progress construction schedules with limited supervision.
- Understand the project and contract scope plans, and evaluate the contractor's submitted schedule for its ability to meet milestones and deliverables.
- Review critical paths and determine causes of delays and recovery options.
- Evaluate schedule progress and trends and provide feedback to the internal management team.
- Understand the schedule contract requirements and support timely implementation.
- Review a contractor's request for additional time, and per the contract requirements, prepare a Time Entitlement Analysis and recommendation.
- Attend job meetings with Client and Contractor to discuss schedule status.
- Ensure timely and collaborative communication with clients, including formal reporting and informal guidance.
Position Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 2+ years of related experience required.
- Must have demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have CPM and hands-on scheduling experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
- Prior experience with forensic delay analysis is required.
- A solid understanding of contract drawings and specifications.
- Prior experience in transportation project construction is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to implement best practices in schedule management is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.
VEVRAA federal contractor.
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