Laolu Abayomi

Experienced Project Scheduler with 12 years of hands-on work in building and managing schedules for construction, commissioning, and utility projects. Supported a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, electrical, telecom, and data centers. Skilled in tools like Primavera P6, and comfortable working with engineers, field teams, subcontractors, and clients to keep projects on track.

Known for staying organized, spotting issues early, and helping teams meet their deadlines. Make sure the schedule works for everyone, be it planning a shutdown, rolling out new systems, or coordinating installations.

Senior Project Scheduler - GTI ENERGY - Des-Plaine, IL (Remote)

(2024-01)

A research and development organization that advances innovative, low-carbon energy technologies to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in alignment with approved scope, deliverables, and milestones.
• Optimized manpower and equipment resource loading through close coordination with field and project teams, this helped reduced resource conflicts by 30%.
• Supports schedule updates, milestone tracking, and variance analysis for federally funded clean energy technology pilots.
• Assisted with reporting progress against DOE performance metrics using Microsoft Project.
• Track project budget performance by comparing planned vs. actual costs and forecast based on real-time progress data.
• Identify schedule risks and support mitigation planning to reduce impact on critical path.
• Calculated Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics (CPI, SPI) and generated periodic performance reports for stakeholder review.
• Coordinated with project managers, estimators, engineers, and contractors to ensure schedule alignment across disciplines.
• Facilitated project review meetings to present status updates, highlight risks, and recommend schedule adjustments as needed.
• Managed schedule changes and assessed their impact on project timeline, resources, and deliverables.
• Supported project teams in issue resolution and onboarding to new Project Management systems during tool migration.

Project Scheduler - NOVO NORDISK - Clayton, NC (Hybrid)

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

A global healthcare company focused on discovering, developing, and manufacturing innovative medicines for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and other serious chronic diseases.

• Developed and maintained detailed construction schedules for pharmaceutical facility upgrades and automation projects using Primavera P6 and Smartsheet, aligning timelines with cGMP requirements and FDA compliance standards.
• Performed detailed critical path and float analysis, identifying schedule risks early and implementing recovery strategies. This helped lessen critical path slippage by 20–30%.
• Provided scheduling support to the Owner's Rep team on a large pharmaceutical manufacturing project.
• Tracked design, procurement, and construction timelines; maintained meeting minutes and coordinated action item follow-ups.
• Coordinated construction activities across multiple job sites, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and minimizing downtime during critical automation installations.
• Monitored progress using Smart-PM analytics to evaluate float erosion, schedule performance, and project risk in real-time.
• Facilitated cross-functional coordination between engineering, automation, procurement, and validation (SMEs) teams to synchronize construction timelines with commissioning and qualification phases.
• Led weekly schedule review meetings to communicate progress, delays, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders, including PMs and site leadership.
• Identified critical path items and implemented recovery plans to maintain project delivery schedules during peak execution phases.
• Supported shutdown planning, turnaround activities, and high-risk tie-ins to ensure successful completion within limited outage windows.

Project Scheduler - TRI-CITY ELECTRIC - Davenport, IA (Hybrid)

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

Tri-City Electric is a full-service electrical contractor delivering design-build, construction, and maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities.

• Developed and maintained detailed project schedules based on client-approved scope using Primavera P6.
• Achieved a 25% reduction in overall project risk exposure and compliance violation reduction by 30%.
• Created Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and defined activity sequencing, durations, and dependencies for electrical work packages.
• Identified and resolved schedule risks related to electrical component delivery, labor availability, and subcontractor coordination.
• Tracked and optimized resource allocation, including labor, materials, and subcontractors specific to electrical systems.
• Collaborated closely with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of key electrical equipment (e.g., switchgear, transformers, panels).
• Ensured schedule compliance with local codes, permitting timelines, and electrical safety regulations.
• Managed schedule updates and assessed the impact of scope or resource changes on overall project milestones.
• Produced Gantt charts and critical path reports to visualize progress and support project decision-making.
• Delivered regular schedule performance updates and variance reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Supported in-house project scheduling and progress tracking across electrical systems installation.
• Assisted with look-ahead schedules, daily updates, and coordination between trades and field teams.

Project Scheduler - TJX Corporation - Houston, TX (Remote)

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

TJX Corporation is a global clothing brand that owns and operates T.J Maxx, Marshalls, and home fashions.

• Developed and maintained the Master Schedule in Primavera P6, covering all project phases from design through commissioning.
• Developed and maintained integrated, resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedules for multiple concurrent projects, this helped reduced planning-related execution delays by 25%.
• Reviewed and validated contractor baseline schedules to ensure alignment with contract milestones and final delivery timelines.
• Performed regular progress reviews against baseline and provided variance analysis to keep the owner informed of schedule health.
• Measured performance using Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to track alignment of cost, schedule, and scope.
• Liaised with contractors, engineers, and site teams to ensure scheduled activities aligned with owner's objectives and execution strategy.
• Identified potential delays and advised the owner on mitigation strategies to maintain project milestones.
• Reviewed schedule impact claims and supported the owner in validating delay justifications and resolving disputes.
• Documented all schedule adjustments, including approved time extensions and recovery plans.
• Ensured the schedule accounted for regulatory approvals, inspections, and jurisdiction deadlines.
• Helped prepare high-level reports and maintain project documentation across various regional builds.
• Supported project closeout activities, ensuring completion of testing, commissioning, and project handover.

Project Scheduler - DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION - Raleigh, NC (Remote)

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

Duke Energy Corporation is an energy company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity and natural gas to millions of customers across multiple states.

• Developed and maintained detailed Primavera P6 schedules covering all phases of pipeline and grid construction.
• Engineered a strategic inter-departmental alliance to enhance internal control processes and improve turn-round time, delivering a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
• Created Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), defined activity logic, and identified critical path activities to guide execution.
• Adjusted project schedules in response to weather impacts, permitting delays, and unforeseen site conditions.
• Tracked key construction activities including excavation, fabrication, welding, pressure testing, and site restoration.
• Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and superintendents to ensure alignment on schedule milestones and progress.
• Implemented baseline schedules and monitored progress, identifying deviations, and recommending corrective actions.
• Provided schedule variance analysis to support decision-making and risk mitigation.

Junior Scheduler - SOBEN - Chicago, IL (On-Site)

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

Soben is a Chicago based global construction company focused on mission-critical projects like Data centers, Life sciences, Healthcare, Renewable Energy, and Infrastructure.

• Supported the project scheduling team in the development and maintenance of project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Implemented standardized weekly/monthly reporting, including look-ahead schedules and variance analysis, this help Improved management decision response time by 35%.
• Assisted in tracking project progress against baseline schedules, identifying variances, and updating timelines accordingly.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely updates of project schedules and deliverables.
• Help prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reports.