Microsoft Project Server Consultant

Vancouver 2 days ago Remote Contractor External
Negotiable
Overview Our client is seeking a Project Server Consultant to support the migration from Microsoft Project Online to Project Server (on-prem / Subscription Edition) due to the Project Online end of life in September 2026. This role will play a key part in designing, standing up, and optimizing a Project Server environment to support large-scale construction project planning, scheduling, and reporting. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing Project Server, working with complex construction schedules, and advising organizations on configuration, governance, and reporting best practices. Key Responsibilities • Lead the migration from Microsoft Project Online (PWA) to Project Server (on-prem / Subscription Edition) due to the 2026 end of life • Design, stand up, and configure the Project Server environment, hosted in Azure • Advise on Project Server architecture including SharePoint and SQL Server • Support large-scale construction project schedules with thousands of tasks per project • Standardize and manage enterprise project templates and scheduling governance • Enable portfolio-level visibility and executive reporting across multiple construction sites • Design or support Power BI dashboards for project, portfolio, and executive stakeholders • Plan and support integrations between Project Server, Procore, and Acumatica • Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on best practices, utilization, and adoption • Support planning around timelines, effort, and cost estimates for implementation Required Skills and Experience • Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Project Server (on-prem or Subscription Edition) • Experience migrating or standing up environments from Project Online to Project Server • Advanced Microsoft Project scheduling experience • Experience working with large, complex project plans with thousands of tasks • Strong understanding of Project Server architecture including SharePoint and SQL • Experience with construction, capital projects, or infrastructure environments • Experience with Power BI reporting in a project or portfolio context • Ability to advise and lead, not just configure