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Senior Scheduler
Company : Sargent &lundy
Location : Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Description
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
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 electric capital infrastructure projects. 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
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience:
- Proficiency using Primavera P6 scheduling software
- Familiarity with the practical application of project controls
- 7+ years of project experience
- Post-secondary graduate
- 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.
- Motivation: Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add make a valuable impact to project team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand project team needs. Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
- 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
- i.) AACE CST, or PMI Equivalent
- ii.) Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI Equivalent
- iii.) In lieu of Professional Designation (i. or ii.) above, has completed equivalent training
- Or in lieu of i.), ii.) or iii.) above, has successfully passed designated proficiency testing
Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$95,840.00 - $147,870.00Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.Awards & Recognition
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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Frequently asked questions
Locally, credentials like AACE CST or PMI certifications are highly regarded for Senior Scheduler roles in Minneapolis, especially within engineering sectors. These certifications demonstrate expertise in project controls and scheduling, making candidates more competitive in the region’s capital infrastructure job market.
Minneapolis offers a moderately competitive landscape for Senior Scheduler roles, driven by growth in electric capital projects. While demand is steady, the blend of engineering expertise and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 sets apart top applicants, reflecting a specialized yet accessible market.
A Scheduler balancing remote and office days must coordinate schedule updates, critical path analyses, and stakeholder communications efficiently. The hybrid model supports focused data analysis remotely while fostering collaboration onsite, crucial for synchronizing project phases and client expectations.
Senior Schedulers typically engage more deeply in risk management, schedule contingency planning, and cross-functional coordination. They lead schedule quality assurance processes and mentor team members, elevating project controls beyond routine scheduling to strategic project performance optimization.
Managing complex timelines across engineering, construction, and client teams, alongside integrating proprietary software tools like Primavera P6, requires anticipating schedule variances and aligning with strict client protocols. Navigating regulatory compliance and multi-stakeholder communication adds further complexity.
The company offers extensive training opportunities, including support for certifications like AACE and PMI, alongside flexible hybrid schedules. Award-winning benefits such as paid time off, wellness programs, and tuition assistance foster a balanced environment conducive to professional and personal development.
Compensation for this role typically spans from $95,840 to $147,870 annually, reflecting experience and project complexity. This range aligns with Minneapolis market standards for senior-level scheduling professionals in capital infrastructure sectors, inclusive of base pay and potential discretionary bonuses.
Mastery of MS Excel and Access is vital for creating interactive reports, managing complex data sets, and supporting schedule quality assessments. These skills enable Senior Schedulers to generate actionable insights that improve project monitoring and decision-making efficiency.
Minneapolis emphasizes collaboration and respect for work-life balance, reflected in flexible hybrid schedules and transparent communication. Such cultural values encourage thorough planning and proactive schedule management, ensuring project milestones are met without sacrificing employee well-being.
Senior Schedulers actively identify and manage schedule risks by conducting critical path analyses and contingency planning. They collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate impacts on project timelines, ensuring adherence to client standards and maintaining project integrity through proactive adjustments.