Lead Project Scheduler

We are looking for Lead Project Schedulers to supportour client a major U.S. utility to help in delivering schedules for some of the largest and most complex capital projects in the electric this Scheduler role you will contribute to maintaining the integrity and performance of project schedules across a multibillionâdollar capital portfolio. You will collaborate closely with project directors project managers engineers and project controls teams to develop update and monitor detailed schedules forecasts and progress metrics. Your work strengthens visibility coordination and onâtime delivery for a portfolio of 1020 major electric infrastructure projects valued between $8$10 billion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across a portfolio of transmission line distribution line and substation projects using predefined templates (from initiation through closeout) aligned to scope WBS milestones and regulatory/contract constraints; establish baseline and coding standards across the portfolio.
• Perform routine project updates (weekly/biweekly/monthly) run CPM calculations and conduct critical path float variance and trend analyses; produce lookâahead reports and milestone tracking.
• Track schedule performance with earned value metrics (SPI/CPI) and contribute to recovery plans when milestones are at risk; publish portfolio and project control reports for leadership and clients.
• Identify schedule risks run whatâif scenarios and propose mitigations; support change management processes and schedule QA/QC checks.
• Lead/participate in weekly schedule review meetings with project teams contractors and stakeholders; communicate conflicts and recommend actions clearly and promptly.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to embed Project Controls processes into Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and contracts ensuring alignment of scheduling cost tracking and reporting requirements from the outset
• Review and assess bidders proposals for adherence to Project Controls criteriasuch as WBS/CBS alignment schedule baselines and change management protocolsand make recommendations based on compliance.
• Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution phases verifying that awarded contractors implement agreed Project Controls processes (schedule updates EVM metrics delay logs) and escalate any deviations for corrective action.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred.
• 5 years of work experience in Project Controls Project Management or Scheduling required.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel-VLOOKUPs pivot tables)
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) float analysis and schedule risk analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working with contracts/RFPs a plus
• Experience specifically with large-scale capital projects (utility construction or infrastructure) is highly valued.
• Procore experience a plus
• Excellent analytical communication and problem-solving skills.

This role is designated as remote in the New England region giving you the flexibility to primarily work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects. We value collaboration and responsiveness so we ask our remote team members to be available when in-office presence is neededsuch as for client meetings team events or training sessions. Our approach blends freedom with shared accountability making ENTRUST an exciting and supportive environment for professionals who thrive in remote work settings with clear respectful expectations.

In return for top talent ENTRUST Solutions Group offers:

• Generous paid time off and benefits
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match
• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule

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& Salary:

• This position pays between $130000 and $175000 annually and is an exempt position.
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical dental vision and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement voluntary life disability critical illness accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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