The CARIAN Group

Project Controls Scheduler – Primavera P6

Morristown, NJ · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$135kDetected 71 days ago

Data AnalysisProject ManagementForecastingExcelProcurementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingVariance AnalysisConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6

About the role

The ideal candidate has strong project controls and scheduling experience, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with project managers, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
This role may be based in Akron, OH; Reading, PA; or Morristown, NJ, with occasional client site visits as needed.
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.

Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules in Oracle Primavera P6.
Support electric utility transmission, distribution, substation, and related infrastructure projects.
Manage project schedules across various phases, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout.
Support multiple project managers concurrently across active utility projects.
Load, maintain, and validate schedule data, including activities, logic, milestones, durations, resources, and progress updates.
Perform schedule quality checks to confirm accuracy, logic integrity, and alignment with project requirements.
Analyze schedule performance, identify variances, and support development of corrective actions or recovery plans.
Support project controls reporting, including schedule status, milestone tracking, variance analysis, lookahead reports, and management dashboards.
Support cost and schedule alignment by coordinating with project controls, finance, and project management teams.
Identify potential schedule risks and support mitigation planning.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field required.
4+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, construction management, or capital project delivery.
Hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6 required.
Strong understanding of schedule development, activity sequencing, logic ties, critical path analysis, progress updates, and variance reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
Ability to analyze schedule data and communicate findings clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, construction teams, contractors, project controls staff, and client representatives.
Valid driver's license required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to support multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience supporting electric utility, transmission, distribution, substation, energy, infrastructure, or construction projects preferred.
Experience with cost tracking, forecasting, or project controls reporting is a plus.
Utility client or consulting experience is a plus.

The base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $135,000 annually. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting
actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, location, and other factors permitted by law.
In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits, retirement benefits, and a company 401(k) match.

Track project progress and coordinate schedule updates with project managers, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
Integrate and analyze scheduling data using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling updates, analysis, and recommendations as needed.
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector.
We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution over
Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler - Primavera P6 to support major electric utility transmission and distribution programs.
This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting on detailed project schedules in Oracle Primavera P6.
This role requires strong attention to detail, schedule discipline, and the ability to support multiple active projects in a fast-paced utility program environment.

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

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