Project Scheduler at Mesa Associates, Inc

, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Scheduling Principles, Critical Path Method (CPM), Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Excel, Client Requirement Interpretation, Self-Motivation, Teamwork, Safety Compliance

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

PDS General / Power Delivery Substation This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties. Disclaimer: Be cautious and only respond to emails from our “mesainc.com” domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels. We’ve got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work/life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive, meaningful career in power, distribution, transmission, engineering, design, technology, and innovation at Mesa Associates, Inc. Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Scheduler to join our Project Support Office (PSO). This position reports directly to the Senior Project Scheduler and works closely with client project execution teams and internal Mesa stakeholders to support the successful delivery of power delivery and substation design projects. The Project Scheduler plays a critical role in developing, maintaining, and communicating project schedules to ensure alignment between Mesa, our clients, and all project stakeholders. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Why Mesa? Mesa’s Project Management Organization (PMO) is known for delivering high-quality project support, improving performance, and driving measurable results for utility clients through strong processes, tools, and collaboration. At Mesa, you’ll be part of a team that is large enough to perform and small enough to care, where your contributions directly impact critical infrastructure projects across the country. Responsibilities * Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project in accordance with client requirements and Mesa standards * Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure accurate schedule updates and alignment with project deliverables * Assign resources and establish design target dates within client systems * Track new project intake and manage updates to existing projects, ensuring timely communication to stakeholders * Prepare and distribute schedule updates, lookahead reports, and performance metrics to clients and internal teams * Facilitate internal and external meetings to review project status, risks, and schedule impacts * Identify, analyze, and communicate schedule risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement * Support project managers in monitoring schedule performance, including critical path analysis and variance identification * Maintain documentation for baseline schedules, revisions, and change approvals * Promote consistency in scheduling practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PSO Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 (preferred) or Microsoft Project * Strong understanding of scheduling principles, including Critical Path Method (CPM) * Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources into actionable schedules * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with clients and cross-functional teams * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis * Ability to interpret client scheduling requirements and utility standards * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team environment * Commitment to safety and compliance with Mesa safety standards Work Environment & Requirements * Willingness to attend meetings at substation sites and client facilities, including occasional travel up to 15-25% to client locations. * Commitment to following all Mesa and client safety protocols. * Ability to work effectively with remote and distributed teams. Additional Requirements * Willingness to travel to client sites as needed to support project alignment and execution * U.S. Citizenship is required (per 10 C.F.R. Part 810) * Mesa Associates is unable to sponsor or transfer work visas for this position Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.

Responsibilities

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, coordinating updates with various teams to ensure alignment with project deliverables. This role also involves tracking project intake, preparing schedule updates and performance metrics, and facilitating meetings to review status, risks, and schedule impacts.