Project Controls/ Schedule Analyst - Chicago, United States - PMA Consultants Careers

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Job DescriptionPosition Summary
The Project Controls /Schedule Analyst plays an essential role for a key client in the Chicago area, supporting a portfolio of projects within a major pipeline infrastructure improvement program. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules; supporting project managers and other teams with insights into schedule performance; and contributing to continuous improvement by identifying enhanced scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies for efficiency and effectiveness. Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sound, CPM logic-based, quantity-loaded project schedules used to manage workflow across the project life cycle.
• Lead the initial development of a project schedule and time-phased plan using Oracle Primavera P6, company standard project templates, and input from the Project Management Team.
• Attend and co-lead recurring project meetings to collect project status information.
• Update project schedules on a weekly to bi-weekly basis.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external organizations to obtain and report information.
• Continuously analyze projects throughout the project life cycle, providing drivers to schedule variances and offering impact analysis/mitigation strategies for changes that occur.
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reports used to evaluate and measure schedule, project, and program performance.
• Participate in initiatives for process improvement.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of detailed process guides related to the overall schedule management process, tasks, and deliverables.
• Provide guidance and training to junior-level staff.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
• Proven experience (2-5 years) in schedule analysis, project management, or related role
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or similar tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Apply for this jobCompany DescriptionPMA Consultants is a national program management/construction management consulting firm consistently achieving top rankings in Engineering News-Record (ENR). With a portfolio of projects that span the globe, we specialize in project and program management with subspecialties in owner's representative, project controls, project scheduling, risk management, claims avoidance, and other fields We are recognized for our leadership and subject matter expertise across a variety of industries and for helping owners deliver successful projects.

PMA values professionals who aspire to cultivate successful and enduring careers with us, and we have a great track record of working with our staff to nurture meaningful career arcs across industries and geographies.

Company Description

PMA Consultants is a national program management/construction management consulting firm consistently achieving top rankings in Engineering News-Record (ENR). With a portfolio of projects that span the globe, we specialize in project and program management with subspecialties in owner's representative, project controls, project scheduling, risk management, claims avoidance, and other fields We are recognized for our leadership and subject matter expertise across a variety of industries and for helping owners deliver successful projects.\r
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PMA values professionals who aspire to cultivate successful and enduring careers with us, and we have a great track record of working with our staff to nurture meaningful career arcs across industries and geographies.