Scheduler​/Project Controls Specialist

Position: Scheduler / Project Controls Specialist
Job Description

Scheduler / Project Controls Specialist

Location: Kennesaw, GA
Industry: Heavy Industrial Engineering & Construction
Experience Level: Mid-Level (5-10 Years Preferred)

Overview
An established engineering-focused firm specializing in steam, power, and heavy industrial facilities is seeking a Scheduler / Project Controls Specialist to support complex industrial projects. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing engineering and construction schedules for large-scale industrial work, primarily using Primavera P6.
This position is ideal for a hands-on project controls professional with industrial construction experience who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and takes ownership of schedules from proposal through project closeout.Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain engineering and construction schedules using Primavera P6
• Update project schedules on a weekly basis and lead monthly schedule review meetings
• Work closely with design, supply chain, manufacturing, construction, and sales engineering teams to optimize end-to-end project schedules
• Partner with business intelligence teams to leverage productivity data in establishing realistic schedule durations
• Prepare detailed schedule update narratives, highlighting milestone status, deviations, and critical path impacts
• Develop earned value, manpower, and commodity installation reports
• Create customized schedule reports and layouts to meet client and internal reporting requirements
• Review and validate schedule inputs from project teams via calls and site visits as needed
• Support proposal and study schedules for sales and front-end planning efforts
• Analyze delays, assess schedule impacts, and assist in developing recovery plans when needed
• Perform schedule claims analysis, including as-built schedules, concurrent delays, and weather impacts
• Conduct monthly reviews of Engineer and Contractor CPM submissions and provide written variance reports
• Prepare post-construction as-built schedules and lessons learned documentation
• Provide guidance, training, and support to project team members on scheduling best practices
• Travel to project sites as required throughout project execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience in Project Controls or Scheduling
• Strong hands-on experience managing schedules with Primavera P6
• Industrial construction project experience is required
• Proven self-starter with a consistent record of meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience with 4D scheduling
• Exposure to InEight Estimating (formerly Hard Dollar)
• Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, and/or Acumen Fuse
• Experience supporting heavy industrial sectors such as power generation, oil & gas, chemical, pulp & paper, or pharmaceutical facilities

Please send your resume to  for consideration.

Meet Your Recruiter

Hannah Mc Cormick

Hannah graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Marketing. After college, she began her career in Marketing and Sales before discovering her passion for connecting people with meaningful career opportunities. She enjoys building strong relationships with candidates and helping them find roles that align with their skills and goals.

Hannah joined Selectek to further develop her recruiting career within the engineering and technical space. She thrives in fast-paced environments and brings both empathy and energy to every conversation. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys travel, wellness, and spending time with her French Bulldog, Margot.