What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Controls Scheduler (Transportation, Infrastructure & Capital Programs) position at McKnight International?
Senior Project Controls Scheduler (Transportation, Infrastructure & Capital Programs)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Primarily On-Site
(Up to 5 days per week with limited hybrid flexibility based on project and client requirements.)
Note: We kindly ask not to be contacted at this time by recruiters or third-party agencies.
The Role
McKnight International is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Controls Scheduler to support large-scale transportation, infrastructure, aviation, transit, and capital improvement programs throughout the Philadelphia region.
This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and evaluating complex CPM schedules across multiple projects and programs while supporting successful project delivery, schedule performance, forecasting, and program controls initiatives.
The Senior Project Controls Scheduler will work closely with owners, contractors, consultants, project managers, and executive leadership to provide schedule transparency, risk identification, performance measurement, and strategic planning support.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive Primavera P6 expertise, strong project controls knowledge, and experience supporting large-scale infrastructure and transportation construction programs. This individual must be capable of operating independently while serving as a trusted advisor to project teams and leadership.
The individual hired will represent McKnight International while supporting project controls excellence, client relationships, and successful program delivery across transportation and infrastructure programs.
Requirements
Leadership Scope
• Serve as the lead scheduling and project controls resource for assigned projects and programs
• Advise project and program leadership regarding schedule performance, forecasting, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Facilitate schedule review meetings with project teams, contractors, consultants, and owners
• Provide executive-level reporting, performance metrics, and schedule insights
• Support earned value management, risk management, and performance measurement initiatives
• Mentor and support junior schedulers and project controls personnel when required
• Promote project controls best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Represent McKnight International professionally in all client and stakeholder interactions
Essential Job Functions
Schedule Development & Program Planning
• Develop, maintain, and manage complex CPM schedules utilizing Primavera P6
• Establish baseline schedules and integrated master schedules for major capital programs
• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), activity coding structures, and schedule standards
• Integrate project schedules across multiple contracts, projects, and program phases
• Ensure schedule alignment with project scope, procurement activities, construction sequencing, resource requirements, and milestone commitments
• Support planning efforts from project initiation through project closeout
Schedule Analysis & Risk Management
• Perform critical path analysis and schedule health assessments
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, delays, and potential impacts to project delivery
• Conduct schedule impact analyses and what-if scenario evaluations
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans to address schedule variances
• Analyze trends and provide schedule forecasts for project and program leadership
• Support project risk management and contingency planning efforts
Contractor Schedule Review & Compliance
• Review contractor baseline schedules, monthly updates, recovery schedules, and time impact analyses
• Validate schedule logic, durations, resource assumptions, milestones, and critical path activities
• Evaluate schedule compliance with contractual requirements and project controls standards
• Identify schedule deficiencies and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Assist with schedule-related claims avoidance and dispute resolution efforts
Reporting & Executive Communications
• Develop and present schedule performance reports for project leadership and executive stakeholders
• Prepare schedule narratives, executive summaries, dashboards, and forecasting reports
• Utilize Primavera P6, Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools to communicate project status
• Present schedule performance, risks, and recommendations during project and executive meetings
• Maintain complete and accurate project controls documentation
Program Controls & Performance Management
• Support earned value management (EVM) and project performance reporting initiatives
• Analyze schedule trends, productivity metrics, and performance indicators
• Assist with resource planning, forecasting, and program-level coordination
• Support continuous improvement of project controls processes, standards, and reporting methodologies
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex transportation and infrastructure programs
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, or program controls
• Extensive experience supporting transportation, aviation, transit, highway, bridge, civil infrastructure, or capital improvement programs
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6
• Strong expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling methodologies
• Experience reviewing and analyzing contractor schedules
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure and capital improvement projects
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience presenting schedule information to executive leadership and project stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully pass all required background clearances
Certifications
• PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Primavera P6 Professional Certification
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• CMAA Certifications
• Other relevant project controls, scheduling, transportation, or infrastructure-related certifications
Nice-to-Have Experience
• Experience supporting airport capital improvement programs
• Experience supporting transportation authorities, transit agencies, or public-sector infrastructure clients
• Experience with earned value management (EVM)
• Experience with schedule risk analysis and forecasting methodologies
• Experience supporting claims avoidance, delay analysis, and schedule recovery efforts
• Experience mentoring project controls or scheduling personnel
• Experience supporting multi-project or program-level scheduling environments
Technical Proficiencies
• Primavera P6 (Required)
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Power BI (Preferred)
• Project Controls Reporting Tools
• Scheduling Analytics and Dashboard Development
Physical, Schedule & Eligibility Requirements
• Full-time position
• Primarily on-site throughout the Philadelphia region
• Ability to travel between project and client locations as required
• Additional hours may be required based on project demands and client requirements
• Ability to navigate active construction and operational environments
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to pass all required background clearances
Salary
Starting Salary: $140,000 annually
Highly qualified candidates with extensive transportation, infrastructure, aviation, capital program, and project controls experience may be considered for compensation above the starting salary. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, certifications, technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and overall qualifications.
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer matching contribution
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Professional development and certification support
• Opportunities to support high-profile transportation and infrastructure programs
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment