PMA Consultants

PMA Consultants

Schedule Analyst

Chicago, IL · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$84k-$99kDetected 4 days ago
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6

About the role

  • The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of CPM/GPM scheduling theory, be proficient in Primavera P6, and demonstrate the ability to communicate schedule insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals.

Requirements

  • must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
  • 2+ years of scheduling, project controls, or project engineering experience supporting project management functions on construction or capital improvement projects required.
  • Strong understanding of CPM logic theory, quantity-loading, and schedule project development fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team effort.
  • Experience with schedule analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Location and Commitments · Overtime work may be required occasionally to ensure certain deliverables are completed on time. · Weekend work is rare but occasionally may be necessary. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please note that physical requirements may vary based on client needs. · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs. · Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. · Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. · May need to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or overhead. 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

Nice to have

  • Update project schedules on a weekly to bi-weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and integrity in schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, and constraints.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external organizations to obtain and communicate project schedule information.
  • Identify and track critical path, near-critical path, and schedule deviations.
  • Analyze float paths, observe scheduling trends, and identify potential impacts to project delivery.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and maintenance of detailed scheduling and project controls process guides.
  • Apply feedback from senior schedulers to improve schedule logic, modeling accuracy, and reporting clarity.
  • Learn and apply earned value management (EVM) principles in schedule assessments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

  • $84k-$99k

Benefits

  • We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

Company info

  • We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA
  • We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles.
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