The CARIAN Group

The CARIAN Group

Utility Project Controls Scheduler

Washington DC · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$130kDetected 136 days ago
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementForecastingConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6

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About the role

  • All positions require a minimum of three days per week on-site at the client or CARIAN office, frequent visits to active job sites, and may require full five-day on-site presence based on program needs.
  • Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of electric distribution projects within utility capital programs
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across assigned workstreams
  • Support status reporting, forecasting, and executive updates
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight.
  • Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
  • CARIAN is seeking a Utility Project Controls Scheduler to support integrated planning and schedule controls across major electric utility capital programs.
  • This role works closely with project managers, engineering teams, and construction stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity, identify risks early, and provide clear visibility into program performance.
  • Willingness to support frequent job site visits and on-site work
  • Purpose-driven work - Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical field required.
  • Experience Level: 8+ years of relevant utility project management experience
  • Support field visits and site coordination activities as required

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated experience supporting electric distribution programs
  • PMP certification required or commitment to obtain within 3 months of employment
  • Experience with Exelon-family utilities strongly preferred (Pepco, ACE, DPL, PECO, BGE, ComEd)
  • If not Exelon, experience with Northeast or Mid-Atlantic utilities preferred
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills
  • Must reside within the DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia footprint
  • Industry reputation - Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
  • Collaborative culture - Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $130,000 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate at the time of posting
  • actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.
  • $95k - $130k Annual Base Salary
  • This range represents a good faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.

Company info

  • Coordinate with engineering, construction, and utility stakeholders
  • Monitor contractor performance and project progress against plan
  • Ensure compliance with utility standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations
  • CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector.
  • Position Overview

Equal opportunity

  • CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs.
  • As a woman-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.
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