Project Controls Scheduler Department Manager

Middough Inc.
$110,000 - $180,000 - Base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location of the role and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.
paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Downers Grove
Jul 07, 2025
*Middough Inc. - 'TOP WORKPLACES' Award Winner!* Project Controls Department Manager - Position and Responsibilities As a Project Controls Department Manager with Middough, you will be responsible for leading a group of professionals who provide value-added services for planning, scheduling, cost engineering, earned value analysis and estimating on assigned projects. In this role you will oversee all aspects of project controls, including scheduling, cost management, risk assessment, and performance reporting. Additionally, you will identify variances in work execution strategies, implement corrective actions, provide timely feedback to management with recommended solutions for improvement or mitigation around cost, schedule or estimating. As the Department Manager, you will be responsible for building and leading a team of schedulers, estimators and project control professionals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Build and maintain project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), list tasks/activities with durations, dependencies and strategic milestones, and perform critical-path analysis. Establish the baseline schedule and update it routinely. Review baseline change requests to ensure time, cost and performance impacts are understood. Integrate schedules across various project phases, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle through critical path analyses and resource loading to optimize project timelines. Monitor project budgets, cash flow projections, and financial forecasts. Implement cost control measures to ensure projects are delivered within budget and analyze cost variances to implement corrective actions. Collaborate with project managers, lead engineers and clients to refine service and labor estimates into P6 Level 4 execution schedules and earned value management suite to track progress and issue reports. Perform data manipulation/analysis to maintain and enhance the accuracy and functionality of resource planning tools. Generate and present weekly and/or monthly schedule performance status summary reports for earned value indices (SPI/CPI), percent complete, critical path changes and milestone attainment; recommend strategies for improvement. Generate and leverage the use of dashboards that include Red / Amber / Green (RAG) status charts to highlight issues. Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance. Manage day-to-day tasks, deliverables, and performance of direct reports (schedulers and project control specialists) through continuous improvement, collaboration, training, establishing standard processes and procedures. Responsible for maintaining "P6 templates and reporting formats". Coach and train colleagues on tools, best practices, variance analysis and WBS. Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction leads to reconcile technical progress with the control data. Maintain compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Education, Experience and Skills The successful candidate will possess the following: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business is required. 5-10 years of management experience in project controls within the engineering consultancy or EPC industries and large-scale capital projects; planning and sequencing both engineering and procurement tasks/deliverables. Hands-on project controls experience on engineering and construction projects required. Hands-on experience with Primavera Project Planner P6 (highly preferred) and/or MS Project required. Knowledge of cost engineering concepts relating to budgeting, monitoring, tracking actual costs, change orders, forecasting, and contract types (EPC, T&M, and cost-plus). Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCP (Certified Cost Professional) desirable. 5+ years of experience developing and planning construction schedules and loading and earned value management systems highly preferred. The following estimating experience is preferred, but not required: Experience with AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator and RS Means data. TIC probable cost estimates. Cross-functional work with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders for precise estimation. Knowledge of industry estimating trends, technologies, and regulations affecting project costs. Experience with Microsoft Office products (such as Access, Excel, VBA, PowerPoint, and MS Project Software preferred). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities. Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities for project efficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Physical Requirements The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will: Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear. Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices. May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed. May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites. This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage. About Middough Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development. What Middough Offers We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes: A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs) Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays Tuition Assistance Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable) Employee Assistance Program Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program to confirm work authorization. Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.