We have an opening for a Project Controls Analyst – Scheduler. In this role, you will support the analysis of project cost and schedule data and assist in the development and maintenance of resource-loaded schedules, working closely with project managers and project teams to support planning, tracking, and reporting activities across multiple projects. You will apply project controls and Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to support the integration of cost, schedule, and performance data, ensuring accurate tracking of project progress and performance throughout the project lifecycle. This position is in the Project Management Office (PMO).
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
You will
- Analyze project cost and schedule data and provide project controls inputs to support project decision-making across multiple projects within a portfolio. Assist in developing and maintaining resource-loaded schedules, including activity definition, durations, logic, resource assignments, and forecast updates in coordination with project managers and project teams
- Apply established project controls and Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to support planning, tracking, reporting, and performance analysis and escalate emerging issues to the project team
- Monitor project performance, including cost and schedule trends, variance analysis, and identification of impacts to key milestones using standard quantitative techniques.
- Prepare and maintain project controls reports and presentations, integrating cost, schedule, and performance data.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of project controls systems, tools, and processes to ensure data integrity, compliance, and effective change control.
- Coordinate with project teams to collect progress data, support forecasting activities, and analyze historical data for planning and benchmarking.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes, tools, and reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
In addition at the TSS.3 Level
- Independently perform cost, schedule, and risk analyses for moderately complex projects using established methodologies. Serve as the primary project controls/scheduling point of contact for assigned projects.
- Develop and update resource-loaded schedules and ensure alignment with project scope and objectives including establishing/maintaining schedule coding structures and baselines under approved change control. Evaluate schedule performance and trends, including critical path analysis and forecast assessments.
- Support development of Estimates at Completion (EACs) and assess forecast accuracy.
- Identify and analyze potential risks and support development of mitigation strategies.
- Provide recommendations to project teams based on analysis of cost and schedule data
- May provide guidance or informal mentoring to less experienced staff.