Paschal Benard
Houston,TX
Summary
Project Scheduler and Project Controls Professional with 7+ years of experience supporting engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), infrastructure, and capital projects. Skilled in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (SPI, CPI, TCPI), DCMA 14-Point Assessments, schedule risk analysis, forecasting, and resource management. Proven ability to develop integrated schedules, monitor project performance, and support on-time project delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Scheduler
Mortenson Construction
Houston, USA
09.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain integrated Primavera P6 schedules for commercial, infrastructure, and mission-critical construction projects valued up to $500M.
- Lead baseline schedule development, resource loading, logic sequencing, and milestone management.
- Conducted critical path and near-critical path analysis to identify schedule risks and develop recovery strategies.
- Utilize Earned Value Management (SPI, CPI, and TCPI) to monitor project performance and forecast completion dates.
- Perform DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessments and implement corrective actions to improve schedule quality.
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities within integrated master schedules.
- Facilitated weekly schedule review meetings with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors to align on project timelines and address scheduling issues.
- Prepare executive dashboards, KPI reports, look-ahead schedules, and monthly schedule narratives.
- Supported change management initiatives by evaluating schedule impacts of scope modifications and change orders to ensure project adherence.
Project Controls Scheduler
Turner Construction
Dallas, USA
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed and maintained Primavera P6 schedules supporting commercial building and capital improvement projects.
- Coordinated engineering, procurement, and construction activities to ensure alignment with integrated master schedules.
- Conducted schedule health assessments, variance analysis, float consumption reviews, and milestone tracking.
- Performed critical path analysis to support project delivery objectives.
- Supported earned value reporting, forecasting, and project performance measurement activities.
- Evaluated schedule impacts resulting from change orders and design modifications.
- Facilitated weekly progress meetings and look-ahead planning sessions.
- Prepared executive reports, schedule narratives, and project status updates to communicate project progress and challenges.
- Assisted project teams in developing recovery plans to mitigate delays and enhance overall project performance.
Project Scheduler & Planning Analyst
Kiewit Corporation
Houston, USA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed and maintained Primavera P6 schedules for industrial and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Supported planning, scheduling, and project controls activities from project initiation through closeout.
- Performed critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and progress measurement.
- Updated project schedules based on field progress, contractor performance, and approved scope changes.
- Assisted with earned value reporting, resource planning, and schedule forecasting activities.
- Prepared progress reports, schedule narratives, executive presentations, and performance dashboards to facilitate stakeholder communication and decision-making.
- Conducted schedule risk assessments and assisted with recovery planning initiatives.
- Maintained project controls documentation and scheduling records in compliance with company standards.
- Supported commissioning and turnover planning activities, contributing to on-time project completion and client satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXBachelor of Science - Computer Science
Imo State University
NigeriaSkills
- Primavera P6 (Standalone & Web)
- Microsoft Project (Standalone & PPM)
- Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
- Earned Value Implementation
- Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
- Cost Performance Index (CPI)
- To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI)
- Resource Management
- Budget Oversight
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- DCMA 14-Point Assessment
- Schedule Risk Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Project Management Software
- Power BI
- Data Analysis
- Excel Dashboarding
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Timeline
Project Scheduler
Mortenson Construction
09.2022 - Current
Project Controls Scheduler
Turner Construction
01.2020 - 08.2022
Project Scheduler & Planning Analyst
Kiewit Corporation
01.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Project Management
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Imo State University