Scheduling Manager - Project Controls, Midwest

The role

The Regional Scheduling Manager develops, implements, and governs scheduling standards and practices across Industrial Services. This role leads the creation of project schedules, training, and audits while integrating schedule data into forecasting and performance reporting.

What you will do

• Lead development and continuous improvement of scheduling Standard Operating Procedures
• Create and maintain company master scheduling templates and logic standards
• Produce, review, and approve detailed project schedules and recovery schedules
• Integrate schedule data with cost and progress reporting
• Partner with Estimating to incorporate schedule assumptions and production rates
• Design and deliver training materials and sessions for staff
• Establish and run schedule governance processes
• Perform regular schedule audits and health checks across regions
• Work with field leadership to confirm resource availability and compliance
• Support month-end and project forecasting

Required qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of construction industry experience
• Minimum 6 years focused on scheduling or project controls on industrial or heavy-construction projects
• Advanced expertise with P6 (Primavera) or equivalent enterprise scheduling software and schedule risk analysis techniques
• Strong working knowledge of cost systems and integrations (HCSS HeavyJob, Viewpoint, ERP systems)
• Proven track record creating, defending, and auditing complex, resource- and cost-loaded schedules
• Experience developing SOPs, training programs, and governance frameworks
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel to job sites
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to pass company background check
• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training required

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Controls, or related field
• Experience with scheduling in electrical-heavy or industrial services environments
• Direct experience coordinating with Master Electricians and trade leadership
• Certification such as PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or AACE Certified Scheduling Professional (PS)

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) Retirement with 100% match of the first 4% of employees’ contribution

About the company

Loenbro is an Energy Services Industry company that lives core values including taking action, doing what they say, leading by example, doing the right thing, and practicing stewardship.