Remote Project Controls Scheduler Jobs in Colorado

Mission Critical & Industrials (MC&I)is a growing consulting and engineering arm of NEI focused on the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure for demanding environments, including data centers, oil & gasoperationsand large-scale commercial and industrial facilities. MC&I supports high-impact infrastructure projects for clients, some of whomrank in the top ten of their respective industry segments across North America. The group combines the momentum of a team that is actively building with the stability of an established firm with more than 40 years of industry presence and over 300engineers.Team Membersremainengaged across the full project lifecycle, from early concept and planning through detailed design and execution support. The work emphasizes sound judgment, strong client relationships, and practical business thinking. MC&I offers an environment whereTeam Memberscan contribute ideas, build lasting professional relationships, and help shape a long-term legacy of engineering excellence.

MC&I is seeking an experiencedMaster Schedulerto support project scheduling, resource forecasting, and schedule alignment across our electrical engineering consulting portfolio.

This roleis responsible forbuilding andmaintainingintegrated, resource-loaded project schedulesand ensuring alignment between project plans, resource forecasts, and financial projections within aDeltekVantagepoint environment.

This is ahands-on, execution-focused role. The ideal candidate has prior experience as a Master Scheduler, Project Controls Scheduler, or equivalent within anengineering or AEC consulting firmand understands how consulting work is planned, staffed, and forecasted in a project-based delivery model.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market. Compensation is based on experience anddemonstratedimpactinsimilar executive support and operational coordination roles.

• Develop andmaintainintegrated, multi-project master schedules across an engineering consulting portfolio

• Build andmaintainresource-loaded schedulesaligned with consulting delivery models (discipline, skill level, billable vs. non-billable effort)

• Ensure schedules reflect scope, sequencing, and dependencies and supportaccurateforecasting and revenue planning

• Maintain consistency and integrity of scheduling data across projects

• Perform short- and long-termcapacity andutilizationplanningacross engineering and project teams

• Identifyresource constraints, overallocations, and skill gapsimpactingdelivery andutilization

• Provideaccuratescheduling data and forecasts to supportstaffing and workload planning

• Partner with Project Managersand Engineering Leadersto keep schedules and resource plans aligned with project changes

• Align project schedules with financial forecasts, includingETC/EAC, labor planning, andutilization

• Maintain consistency between planned work, resource allocation, and financial projections

• Trackcritical paths, milestones, schedule variance, and risks; support updates and recovery planning

• Support implementation and consistent application ofscheduling standards and project controls practices

• Produce reporting oncapacity vs. demand,utilizationoutlook, and schedule health

• Supportscenario and what-if analysisthrough schedule and forecast updates

• Ensure reporting isaccurate, consistent, and alignedfor leadership review

• Surface data gaps, inconsistencies, and risksimpactingplanning and delivery

• 7-10+ years of experiencein master scheduling, project controls, or resource planning

• Prior experience within an engineering, AEC, or professional services consulting firm (required)

• Experience as aMaster Scheduler, Project Controls Scheduler, or equivalent role

• Hands-on experience withDeltekVantagepoint, including ETC/EAC, labor planning, andutilizationforecasting

• AdvancedproficiencyinSmartsheet, MS Project, Primavera, or similar scheduling tools

• Strong understanding ofconsulting delivery models(utilization, backlog, billability)

• Experience building andmaintainingresource-loaded schedules(not just timeline tracking)

• Strong attention to detail and ability tomaintainhigh data accuracy across systems

• Experience supportingelectrical engineering or technical consulting teams

• Experience working acrossmulti-project portfolios or complex program environments

• Familiarity withportfolio-level forecasting, backlog management, and revenue planning

• Exposure to broaderproject controls practices(cost, risk, or performance tracking)

• This position is fully remote and may be structured as full-time or part-time for the right candidate, based on experience and organizational needs.

NEI offers a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package thatincludemedical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer matching; paid time off; paid holidays; and paid parental leave.Benefitseligibility and details may vary by role and location and will be provided during the interview process.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. NEI Electric Power Engineeringparticipatesin E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.