Senior Scheduler (00469)

Position Summary  Senior Scheduler is an executive-level position responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and performance of the scheduling function across PMA’s enterprise operations. This role serves as a technical authority and business leader, guiding high-impact scheduling initiatives, supporting complex client engagements, and driving excellence in planning and controls across sectors and regions.
The Senior Scheduler oversees the integration of best practices in CPM/GPM scheduling, schedule forensics, and project controls. This position leads internal talent development, represents PMA in executive-level discussions, and ensures that scheduling strategy aligns with organizational goals and client expectations.

Position Responsibilities

•  CPM / GPM Theory
• Serves as technical authority on CPM and GPM scheduling methodologies.
• Oversees application and integration of scheduling software and best practices enterprise-wide.
• Ensures consistency and quality in schedule models across all business units.


• Execution
• Develops and reviews highly detailed and strategic-level schedules for major capital programs.
• Leads interactive planning sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversees schedule standards, baselines, updates, and change protocols.
• Ensures compliance with complex contract requirements and project milestones.


• What-If & Delay Analysis
• Conducts and oversees advanced time impact analyses and schedule forensics.
• Prepares expert-level reports for delay claims and entitlement reviews.
• Provides support for dispute resolution, including expert testimony.
• Leads strategy for time-related negotiations and claims defense.


• Analysis & Reporting
• Directs enterprise-level reporting strategies, metrics, and tools.
• Analyzes program-wide trends to improve forecasting, risk visibility, and stakeholder communication.
• Authors executive-level reports that provide insight to senior PMA and client leadership.


• Leadership & Development
• Mentors, trains, and leads a team of schedulers and project controls professionals.
• Defines succession plans and career paths for scheduling staff across PMA.
• Oversees QA/QC for scheduling deliverables and implements performance standards.
• Champions cross-functional integration between scheduling and other operational functions.


• Strategic & Client Engagement
• Participates in business development and client expansion strategies.
• Represents PMA in negotiations, executive reviews, and industry forums.
• Provides thought leadership in scheduling innovation and delivery models.
• Identifies and supports growth opportunities aligned with PMA’s vision and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or related discipline is required.
• Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent work experience may substitute for education in select cases.
• 10+ years of advanced scheduling and project controls experience, including staff management and executive client interaction.
• Proven track record leading scheduling on complex, multi-billion-dollar capital projects or programs.
• Prior experience in consulting, program delivery, and enterprise scheduling oversight.
• Expert-level proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 and other scheduling/reporting platforms.
• Mastery of CPM, GPM, forensic scheduling, time impact analysis, and earned value management.
• Advanced skills in writing claims narratives, leading presentations, and communicating technical data to executive stakeholders.
• Familiarity with schedule-related legal matters, industry standards, and dispute resolution best practices.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.

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 cultu