Master Control Scheduler (Mega Projects)

Key Accountabilities

• Ownership of the integrated Project Master Schedule for the project
• Integrity and quality of schedule logic, sequencing, and structure
• Identification, maintenance, and communication of the true project critical path
• Credible forecasting of key project milestones and completion dates
• Integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules
• Governance of schedule baselines, updates, and approved changes
• Visibility and management of float consumption and near-critical paths
• Assessment and communication of schedule risk and uncertainty
• Alignment of contractor and vendor schedules with the project master schedule
• Provision of reliable schedule information to support management decision-making

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control the integrated Project Master Schedule in Primavera P6
• Define and enforce project WBS, coding structures, calendars, and milestone definitions
• Integrate discipline, contractor, and vendor schedules into a single coherent master schedule
• Ensure schedules are logic-driven with minimal constraints, no open ends, and justified lags
• Identify and analyze the critical path and near-critical paths on a continuous basis
• Monitor float trends and highlight emerging schedule risks
• Establish and maintain the baseline schedule and update cycles
• Perform schedule impact assessments for scope changes, delays, and productivity issues
• Support schedule risk analysis and confidence-based forecasting where required
• Review and challenge EPC or EPCm and vendor schedules for realism and compliance
• Resolve schedule integration conflicts between engineering, procurement, and construction
• Prepare schedule narratives explaining drivers, risks, and mitigation options
• Support project reviews, governance forums, and executive reporting
• Develop and maintain the Schedule Management Plan
• Mentor and guide project schedulers and discipline planners
• Ensure consistent application of scheduling standards across the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline is preferred
• Professional certifications such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or equivalent are advantageous
• 5-10 years’ experience planning and developing project schedules 
• 5-10 years’ experience using Primavera P6 
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) 
• PMP, PSP or CCP certification, a plus 
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service 
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices 
• Financial Management 
• Problem Solving/Analysis 
• Technical Capacity 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Teamwork