Project Scheduler - EPC - Primavera P6 expert
Resume:
Silvia Shafe, PMP
Richmond, Texas
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Certified Project Scheduler (PMP) with 5+ years of experience leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Proven ability to deliver high-impact schedules, mitigate risks, and collaborate across teams to meet tight deadlines. Adept at remote and hybrid work, stakeholder reporting, and optimizing project workflows across the energy and utilities sectors.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Primavera P6 MS Project Critical Path Method (CPM)
Schedule Risk Analysis What-if Scenarios Earned Value Management (EVM)
Resource & Cost Loading Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Stakeholder Communication Progress Monitoring Remote Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bechtel Corporation, Remote
Project Planner / Scheduler Dec 2022 – Present
Developed fully integrated EPCC project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, improving cross-functional visibility and task sequencing.
Led weekly schedule updates and stakeholder syncs across engineering and construction disciplines.
Delivered 3-week and long-range look-ahead schedules to drive execution alignment across project stakeholders.
Executed critical path analysis to preempt delays and conducted "what-if" simulations to assess alternative scenarios.
Reviewed contractor schedules and provided actionable insights for alignment with master timelines.
Collaborated with Engineering and PM teams to define WBS and ensure timely deliverables.
Result: Reduced schedule deviations by 18% through proactive planning and risk mitigation.
Cleco Corporation, Pineville, LA
Project Scheduler Oct 2019 – Dec 2021
Created and maintained master schedules for simultaneous projects, integrating engineering, procurement, and construction deliverables.
Developed and maintained detailed EPC project schedules for major infrastructure and construction initiatives using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
Performed variance and risk analysis to detect delays early, recommending corrective actions.
Optimized resource loading and used EVM to monitor budget vs. actuals.
Provided weekly reports to senior stakeholders on progress and schedule health.
Consulting with engineering and procurement leads to structure and refine WBS.
Result: Enabled 95% on-time milestone delivery by standardizing project timelines across departments.
Pragmatics Inc., Reston, VA
Project Planner/Scheduler May 2018 – Oct 2019
Supported schedule development and updates using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Led WBS development sessions with cross-functional teams.
Conducted EVM tracking and schedule analysis to inform mid-course corrections.
Provided recurring training and scheduling support to internal project managers.
Prepared weekly status dashboards and reported milestone trends to stakeholders.
Result: Improved team schedule adherence by 22% via enhanced reporting and planning sessions.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI, Active
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication
National Open University, Overseas – May 2017
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Scheduling Tools: Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Project Server
Project Management: Critical Path Method (CPM), EVM, Risk Analysis, WBS, Progress Forecasting
Software: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Reporting: Stakeholder Dashboards, Look-Ahead Schedules, EVM Reports
References available upon request
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