Job description Plan Academy is a growing consultancy & training agency that helps large-scale construction & engineering companies worldwide improve their project controls abilities. Plan Academy is seeking a top-tier Senior Project Scheduler — someone in the top 3% of Primavera P6 professionals — to support a mission-critical manufacturing project for a major U.S. client. This remote contract role demands technical excellence, schedule compliance expertise, and deep experience with resource- and cost-loaded scheduling. If you can walk into a complex project, take full control of the schedule, and confidently drive planning conversations with executives and engineers alike — we want to talk to you. Key responsibilities include: Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project execution schedules using Primavera P6 Professional Work closely with project managers, engineers, and key stakeholders to gather input and align on schedule updates. Be familiar with, and know how to adhere to common project scheduling specifications, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) standards Perform earned value analysis and provide accurate performance forecasting in Primavera P6 Create high-level yet detailed project schedules from a cost or material estimates for projects in feasilbility stage Analyze project timelines and identify opportunities for improvement or risk mitigation. Track progress, update forecasts, and report on schedule performance. Ensure schedules reflect resource availability and evolving project priorities. Present clear schedule status updates and reports to stakeholders on a regular basis. Generate P6 reports using Power Bi and Be excited to work in a dynamic project environment on large scale manufacturing projects What You Bring: 7+ years of Primavera P6 scheduling experience on large, complex industrial or manufacturing projects, especially >>> Developing schedules from scratch through analyzing contracts & documents and by interviewing key SMEs on the project Demonstrated mastery of Primavera P6 — not just usage, but deep understanding of relationships, risks, calendars, constraints, and critical path mechanics Proven ability to manage schedules that are fully resource- and cost-loaded Hands-on experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) in P6 Familiarity with adhering to schedule specs Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred) Strong communication skills and the confidence to drive scheduling conversations across all levels of a project team Ability to work independently and lead scheduling in a remote environment Contract Details: Remote (U.S. or Canada)40 hours/week Competitive hourly rate (commensurate with top-tier expertise) Starting date is flexible with client requirements
