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.
