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Job Title: Senior Project Scheduler

Hybrid position: in office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Location: Columbus OH, Canonsburg PA, Chester VA

Job Summary: TheSenior Project Scheduleristhe advanced technical and leadership level in the scheduling job family. Building on the core and advanced responsibilities of theProject Scheduler, the Senior Scheduler providesintegrated project schedule management, leads predictive schedule analysis, and ensures full alignment between schedule, scope, cost, risk, and quality systems.

This role serves asasubject matter expert (SME)in planning and scheduling, responsible for developing integrated project baselines, driving schedule forecasting, leading contract schedule assessments, and integrating all major project controls functions. The Senior Scheduler guides project teams and leadership by delivering strategic schedule insights, risk-informed recommendations, and optimized path-forward plans.

Advanced Integration Across Project Management Systems

• The Senior Scheduler integrates schedule management seamlessly withscope, cost, risk, and qualitymanagement systems.

• Develops andmaintainsfully integrated project baselinesrepresentingthe entire plan to achieve projectobjectives.

• Performspredictive, risk-informed schedule management, using opportunity-based forecasting.

• Leads schedule initiation processes using project quality and risk frameworks.

• Senior integratesallmajor project controls systems into a unified predictive model.

Leadership in Predictive & Quantitative Schedule Analysis

• Performing advanced schedule forecasting using risk tools such asExpected Monetary Value (EMV)andsensitivity analysis.

• Developingrisk-managed baselinesand applying "cost ofquality" concepts to schedule development and control.

• Performing deep-dive schedule assessments toidentifyproactive,preventive, and predictive actions.

• Driving predictive schedule modeling to maximize accuracy, reliability, and flexibility.

• Senior Scheduler performsquantitative forecasting and risk-driven predictive modeling.

Contract Commercial & Performance Leadership

• Conducts contract schedule reviews for alignment with scope, milestones, and performance.

• Assesses contractor performance andidentifiesissues needing corrective action.

• Advisesproject managers, major project leaders, and scheduling leadership on contractschedulerisks and opportunities.

• Senior leadscontractperformance analysis and forecasting.

Creation & Tailoring of Advanced Schedule Processes, Tools & Techniques

• Tailors schedule methodologies, processes, tools, and techniquestothe unique needs of the project.

• Directs schedule management strategy throughout the lifecycle.

• Designs and implements schedule processes that increase precision and predictability.

• Leads lifecycle planning with progressive, risk-managed forecasting.

• Seniorcreates, refines, and tailorsthe processes.

Strategic Reporting & Leadership Communication

• Produces both standard and advanced schedule reports for project stakeholders, leadership, and executives.

• Communicates complex schedule insights with clarity and influencetoguide decision-making.

• Acts as a trusted advisor and SME for schedule-related corrective/predictive planning

• Senior Scheduler providesstrategic insight and executive-level advisory support.

• Promoting best practices and compliance with standards, guidelines, and industry frameworks (AACE, PMI, etc.)

• Seniorleadsstrategic integration and project-wide alignment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• 6+ years of construction/engineering experience, includingat least 2 years as a project scheduler

• High-levelproficiencywith Primavera P6 and advanced spreadsheet tools

• Experience managing schedules in large industrial capital project environments

• Strong integrated understanding of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management

• Proficiencywith risk and quality management tools and techniques

• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills

• Ability to generate, analyze, and progress complex multi-level schedules and databases

• Ability to read and interpret schedules; database and schedule softwareproficiency

• Valid Drivers License in state, upon hire

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor's Degree and four years experience as a project scheduler.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.comor 1-888-640-3320

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