Project Controls/ Schedule Analyst Job Listing at PMA Consultants in Chicago, IL (Job ID 59a1d34e-cd0c-4505-8011-865bdb7eae31)

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Position 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.

• 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