Sr. Scheduler
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Develops and maintains integrated project schedules for major electric utility transmission and substation capital projects using Primavera P6, performs critical path analysis, and coordinates with project managers, engineers, and contractors.
About this role
GFT is seeking a highly qualified Senior Scheduler for our Fairfax office.
The Project Scheduler will support the planning, execution, and delivery of major electric utility transmission and substation capital projects. The Scheduler will develop, maintain, analyze, and report integrated project schedules using Primavera Enterprise V 7.0 P6 while coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction managers, procurement teams, contractors, and utility stakeholders.
At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Develop and maintain integrated master project schedules in Primavera P6.
- Build schedules for engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout activities.
- Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and recovery opportunities.
- Prepare monthly schedule update reports and 4-week look-ahead schedules.
- Provide weekly schedule updates during active construction.
- Integrate contractor cost-loaded schedules into the master schedule.
- Support earned value management reporting and project performance tracking.
- Coordinate schedule development with stakeholders and facilitate baseline reviews.
- Track procurement milestones, material deliveries, outage requirements, and key project milestones.
- May require some travel to work site locations as needed.
- Bachelor degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of project scheduling experience.
- Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6.
- Primavera Enterprise V 7.0
- Strong understanding of CPM scheduling.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Experience with major electric utility transmission and substation capital projects
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
- Experience with outage scheduling and project controls.
- PMP, PSP, or similar certification preferred.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Location: FairfaxCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time
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