Job Description

The Master Control Scheduler is accountable for the development, maintenance, integration, and integrity of the Project Master Schedule for a large, complex capital project. The role ensures the schedule is logic-driven, fully integrated across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, and suitable for forecasting, governance, and executive decision-making. The role acts as the single source of truth for schedule logic and the critical path on the project.
This position will be based out of the Nexus Cleveland Office with up to 50% travel to Akron, OH.

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

Required Experience and Expertise

• Minimum 12 years of experience in project planning and scheduling on large capital projects
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrated master schedules on projects typically in the $500 million to $2 billion plus range
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule development, integration, progress updating, and critical path analysis
• Proven capability building logic-driven schedules from early engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover
• Strong experience integrating multi-discipline schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up activities
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and integrating EPC or EPCm contractor schedules and major vendor or OEM schedules
• Advanced understanding of engineering deliverables, design maturity sequencing, and IFC release strategies
• Deep knowledge of long-lead equipment procurement cycles, manufacturing durations, inspection milestones, and logistics impacts
• Strong familiarity with construction execution sequencing, installation logic, workface planning interfaces, and productivity considerations
• Experience supporting commissioning, systems completion, and start-up schedule integration
• Proven experience establishing schedule baselines, managing updates, and administering schedule change control processes
• Demonstrated capability performing schedule impact assessments and time delay analyses
• Experience supporting quantitative schedule risk analysis and Monte Carlo simulations is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of schedule quality metrics and forensic schedule review techniques
• Experience operating within stage-gate or phased project governance frameworks
• Ability to interface effectively with Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Controls, and contractor planning teams

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

Competitive Benefits

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Why Nexus?

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Sponsorship & Work Authorization

Nexus Engineering Group is unable to sponsor employment authorization in the United States for this position.

Third‑Party Agency Notice

Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved third‑party partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.