Project SchedulePlanner

K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States Asia the Middle East and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting engineering and design program and project management construction management and EPC services specializing in substation transmission distribution and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent building a culture of excellence and building meaningful long-term relationships with our employees clients and communities wherever they are in the world.

Start your K&A Career:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Scheduler/Planner to join our team at K&A Power Group in St Louis MO. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic people-focused team where your expertise ideas and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations:

• Project Scheduling & Planning
• Develop and manage the master schedule in Primavera P6 (or client tools).
• Integrate engineering procurement construction commissioning and startup activities.
• Track progress forecast impacts and assess schedule risks across all workstreams.
• Conduct critical path what-if and optimization analyses.
• Align schedules reporting and baselines with the clients on-site scheduler.
• Field & Site Coordination to visit the site multiple times per week to gather progress and validate schedule updates.
• Review contractor look-ahead schedules manpower plans and productivity.
• Verify assumptions and updates through direct field coordination with superintendents and project teams.
• Prepare weekly/monthly schedule reports dashboards and leadership updates.
• Communicate variances risks delays and recommended mitigations.
• Participate in planning meetings progress reviews and coordination sessions.
• Support earned value KPIs and productivity reporting.
• Identify schedule risks constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Update schedules to reflect design changes procurement delays and field issues.
• Maintain schedule baselines and support change management processes.

What were looking for:

• 8 years of experience in project scheduling planning and controls.
• Bachelors degree in engineering Construction Management or related field.
• Extensive experience supporting generation projects (natural gas coal combined cycle or utility scale power).
• Experience supporting EPC contractors utilities or OEMs in major energy infrastructure builds is preferred.
• Proven background in large complex multiyear construction programs with field engagement.
• Strong working proficiency in Primavera P6 schedule analysis and critical path method (CPM).
• Ability to work on site in South St. Louis County several times per week (local candidates strongly preferred).
• Strong communication collaboration and reporting skills.

Pay Range $125000 - 140000

Why Join K&A
People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training mentorship and hands-on experience.
Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
Recognition & Growth: Weve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees including but not limited to:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA HSA and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement Parking and Transit Reimbursement and Pet Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)