Senior/Lead Scheduler - Power Delivery

Denver, Colorado Temporary USD55 - USD85 per hour Hybrid working View Job Description
As a Senior Project Scheduler for Capital Projects, you will apply your technical skills to meet project team and client needs for developing / maintaining project schedules and monitoring project performance. This work will include interfacing directly with project management, client management, engineering, construction, and other key stakeholders for the development of detailed schedules for scopes of work associated with capital infrastructure projects.
  • Work on the largest t-line, Grid Mod projects in the US
  • Lead brownfield/greenfield work with top utility clients.

About Our Client

A nationally respected, Fortune‑500‑caliber engineering and design powerhouse, this firm is widely regarded as one of the most influential technical leaders in the power delivery, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors. Supporting some of the largest grid mod projects across the US, they have a long record of delivering complex, grid‑critical transmission, substation, distribution, and generation projects.

Job Description

Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, including Primavera P6, you will perform the following tasks:

  • Implement project controls tools and methodology
  • Develop and support project schedule requirements per client procedures and best practices
  • Perform critical path analysis, provide schedule insights and corrective actions when required
  • Support schedule contingency management, and work with key stakeholders to identify and manage project risks
  • Provide regular project updates and report deviations from the approved project baseline to the project team.
  • Proactively manage schedule variances and have a questioning attitude with project deviations.
  • Support month end closing and phase gate processes
  • Ensure standardized file locations exist for all required schedule documents.
  • Produce look-ahead, actuals, and schedule quality reports
  • Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests/needs
  • Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making
  • Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring schedule performance
  • Interface with cost analyst staff to develop time-phased cost forecasts
  • There is the potential for you to travel to client office for project coordination meetings

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Essential skills and experience:

  • Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software
  • Familiarity with the practical application of project controls
  • 5+ years of project experience
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
  • Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and/or MS Access in creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.



Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
  • AACE CST, or PMI Equivalent
  • Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI Equivalent



What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay between $55 and $85 USD.
  • Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Work on the largest Transmission, Grid Mod project in the US
  • Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
  • A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
  • Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
  • Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
  • Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Dom Delia
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7070295

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Project Engineer
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Denver
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Dom Delia
Job Reference
JN-072026-7070295
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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