Experienced Scheduler
@ Sargent & Lundy

Chicago, IL
$90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

The Experienced Scheduler role at Sargent & Lundy offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in-office and two days remote. This role focuses on developing and maintaining project schedules and monitoring performance for electric capital infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Implement project controls tools and methodology.
  • Develop and support detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and other software.
  • Perform critical path analysis and provide schedule insights.
  • Manage schedule variances, contingency planning, and risk identification.
  • Interface with project management, engineering, construction, and cost analysts.
  • Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports.
  • Support month end closing and phase gate processes.
  • Assemble documentation for project team and client requests.
  • Potential travel to client offices for coordination meetings.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software, a post-secondary degree, at least three years of project experience, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with project controls and advanced MS Office skills (particularly Excel and Access) are required.

Additional Skills

Experience from engineering internships, AACE CST or PMI equivalents, and/or related certification training or proficiency testing is valued.

Award-Winning Benefits

Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive health plans, financial benefits, and work-life balance initiatives. Recognized as a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award winner in 2022, 2023, and 2024, the company supports employee well-being through competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $72,690.00 to $106,250.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package and potential discretionary bonus.

Key skills/competency

  • Primavera P6
  • Project Controls
  • Scheduling
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Project Coordination
  • Risk Management
  • MS Excel
  • Communication
  • Data Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management

How to Get Hired at Sargent & Lundy

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills and experience to scheduling and project controls.
  • Research Sargent & Lundy: Understand company culture and recent projects.
  • Highlight Primavera P6 expertise: Emphasize technical proficiency in scheduling.
  • Prepare for detailed discussions: Review project scheduling methodologies and risk management techniques.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Primavera P6 functionalities.
Practice critical path analysis exercises.
Study MS Excel advanced techniques.
Familiarize with project scheduling software.

Behavioral Questions

Describe conflict resolution with multiple teams.
Explain your teamwork communication approach.
Discuss handling schedule deviation under pressure.
Share past experience managing stakeholder expectations.

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