Project Scheduler
Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Scheduler to join their team in Duluth, MN. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring costs, analyzing risks, and ensuring key milestones are achieved, providing strong professional growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules
- Create resource-loaded and cost/budget-loaded schedules
- Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and activity coding
- Perform schedule updates, baseline management, and progress tracking
- Conduct schedule “what-if” analysis and assist with risk modeling
- Support resource forecasting and workload planning
- Monitor schedule and cost performance and identify risks or delays
- Prepare detailed Excel reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Present schedule and cost updates, including recommendations for corrective action
- Communicate opportunities and risks to project teams and leadership
- Coordinate project activities from Job Number Request (JNR) through closeout
- Facilitate schedule status meetings with project managers, leadership, and subcontractors
- Process billing across a portfolio of projects
- Ensure timely and accurate invoice entry into ERP systems
- Obtain appropriate documentation and approvals per Delegation of Authority requirements
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or related field preferred; High School Diploma required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Experience in a planning, scheduling, or project coordination role
- Familiarity with project management principles
- Experience with Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, Primavera EPPM, or Primavera Cloud
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Flexible work options
- 401K (6% company match)
- Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays (twelve per year)
- Tuition reimbursement
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