Project Scheduler

PDS 3 / Power Delivery Substation

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Role Summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Scheduler that will work closely with project managers, engineers, and client stakeholders to support the successful delivery of power delivery and substation design projects. The Project Scheduler plays a key role in developing, maintaining, and communicating project schedules to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment between Mesa’s clients and their stakeholders.

What We’re Looking for

• Competent in Microsoft Project and / or Primavera P6


• Familiarity with power utility generation, substation, communication and line design projects and related engineering lifecycles is preferred.


• Understanding of project controls, scheduling, prioritizing and critical path method (CPM).


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with engineers, project managers, and clients.


• Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and team action items both internal and external efficiently.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.


• Ability to interpret and apply written schedule criteria from utility clients in comparison with scope of work documents. 


• Willingness to travel for client site visits, meetings, and conferences as required. 

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 in accordance with client requirements and internal Mesa standards.


• Conduct client site visits especially during project forming phases to align expectations, review schedule progress, and gather updates.


• Update project schedules regularly, ensuring alignment between engineering deliverables, client milestones, and program objectives.


• Generate and present weekly “lookahead” reports summarizing progress, upcoming tasks, and schedule performance.


• Coordinate with stakeholders to assess schedule impacts and resource needs.


• Track new projects and ongoing changes, ensuring updates are communicated timely to clients and other stakeholders.


• Facilitate internal and external meetings, as needed, to review project status, discuss risks, and implement schedule adjustments as needed.


• Support project managers in controlling schedule performance, analyzing variances, and identifying potential bottlenecks


• Prepare and distribute key performance indicators (KPIs), earned value insights, and trend analyses to leadership and clients.


• Maintain documentation for baseline schedules, revisions, and change approvals.


• Promote consistency in scheduling practices and contribute to process improvement initiatives.


• Demonstrate professionalism, ownership, and adaptability while managing multiple projects at varying stages of design and execution.

What You’ll Earn

• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually


• Group Medical/Dental Insurance


• Life Insurance (Company Paid)


• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)


• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan


• 401(K) Matching Contribution


• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan


• Long Term Care Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Fitness Center Reimbursement


• Annual Performance Bonus


• 9/80 Work Schedule Option


• FSA and HSA Options

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