Scheduling Manager

Position Summary

The scheduling manager role involves managing a team of schedulers for a client in the Chicago region. The qualified candidate will serve as the lead for PMA, overseeing both team and client management. This candidate will also ensure we consistently deliver value to the client, manage all their scheduling needs, and promptly address any issues that arise.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• 15+ years of experience in developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience in collaborating and resolving project issues and working independently with minimal direction required.
• Experience with project schedule resources and cost loading required.
• Expert in Oracle Primavera P6 required.
• Facilitates interactive planning sessions with the project team to develop baseline schedules and recovery options where applicable
• Manage all schedulers assigned to the program and resolve scheduling issues with client leadership
• Deploy innovative scheduling solutions focused on continuous improvement and adherence to best-in-class industry practices and standards.
• Develop training related material for the scheduling team and assist with their career progression
• Experience with presenting work products and facilitating work sessions preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or oil & gas industry preferred.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.” 

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.