Project Scheduler - Job Family (hybrid)

1. Associate Project Scheduler (Entry / Developing Level) 

Focus: Learning, supporting, developing core scheduling proficiency 

Primary Scope 

• Supports schedule development and updates under guidance. 

• Performs foundational project controls tasks (schedule logic, duration estimating, variance assessment). 

• Collects data from teams/contractors and enters it into templates/systems. 

• Builds competency in P6, WBS development, risk basics, and schedule reporting. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Maintain milestone and summary schedules. 

• Conduct project walkdowns to validate durations and logic. 

• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). 

• Update activity progress and assist with variance assessments. 

• Support schedule baselining and change control. 

• Assist with standard reporting and stakeholder communication. 

Required Qualifications  

• High School Diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred) for all levels 

• 1–3 years of experience working in a technical field 

• Understanding of project planning and scheduling guidelines, standards, processes, and job aids 

• Develop initial proficiency with Primavera P6 and spreadsheets 

• Ability to coordinate work, use cognitive and communication skills, apply decision‑making, and manage stakeholders 

• Ability to read and interpret schedules 

2. Project Scheduler (Intermediate / Independent Practitioner Level) 

Focus: Independently developing, integrating, and analyzing schedules; coordinating across teams 

What’s New at This Level 

• Leads schedule development for major capital projects or outages. 

• Owns integrated master schedules and drives cross-functional coordination. 

• Critiques contractor schedules and drives higher schedule quality. 

• Performs deeper schedule analysis, conflict resolution, and recovery planning. 

• Improves scheduling processes and tools. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead creation and maintenance of integrated project schedules. 

• Build multi‑layer WBS structures aligned with cost and resource tracking. 

• Validate contractor schedule submissions and identify gaps. 

• Analyze schedule performance trends and propose mitigation strategies. 

• Manage schedule, resource, and cost systems at the project level. 

• Communicate schedule impacts and alternatives to project managers. 

• Support process standardization and continuous improvement. 

Required Qualifications