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P6 Scheduling · Project Controls · Field Services

PRECISION
SCHEDULING.
DELIVERED.

Vanguard Controls Group brings field-tested project controls expertise to energy, pipeline, and infrastructure projects. We speak both the language of the schedule and the language of the field.

P6
Master Scheduler
10+
Years Field Experience
O&G
Energy Specialist
P6 Primavera Scheduling  ·  Project Controls  ·  Field Progress Tracking  ·  Schedule Analysis  ·  Baseline Development  ·  Pipeline Projects  ·  Energy Sector  ·  Infrastructure  ·  Earned Value Management  ·  Look-Ahead Schedules  ·  Delay Analysis  ·  P6 Primavera Scheduling  ·  Project Controls  ·  Field Progress Tracking  ·  Schedule Analysis  ·  Baseline Development  ·  Pipeline Projects  ·  Energy Sector  ·  Infrastructure  ·  Earned Value Management  ·  Look-Ahead Schedules  ·  Delay Analysis  · 
What We Do

Core Services

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P6 Schedule Development

Full baseline schedule creation and management using Oracle Primavera P6. Built to industry standards with logic integrity and resource loading.

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Schedule Monitoring & Control

Ongoing schedule updates, variance analysis, and reporting. We identify slippage before it becomes a problem and provide actionable recovery plans.

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Field Progress Tracking

On-site field control services including physical progress measurement, quantity tracking, and schedule progress updates.

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Earned Value Management

EVM setup and reporting including CPI, SPI, and forecasting. We give project owners the data they need to make informed decisions.

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Schedule Review & Analysis

Independent schedule review and forensic analysis. We assess contractor schedules for logic errors, resource conflicts, and compliance issues.

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Executive Reporting

Professional dashboards, milestone trackers, and stakeholder reporting packages. Clear deliverables that keep all parties aligned.

About Us

Built From The Field Up

Vanguard Controls Group was founded by Joshua Ferguson, a master scheduler with roots in the trades. Before managing complex project schedules for major energy clients including TC Energy, he worked as a union pipefitter and weld inspector — giving him a perspective that pure office schedulers simply don't have.

That field experience is what sets Vanguard apart. When we review a schedule or track field progress, we understand what's actually happening on the ground. We don't just read drawings — we've done the work.

Vanguard Controls Group provides P6 scheduling and project controls consulting to energy, pipeline, and infrastructure clients across North America. We operate remotely and on-site, adapting to each client's needs.

Joshua Ferguson
Founder & Lead Consultant · P6 Master Scheduler
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Oracle P6 Master Scheduler

Advanced hands-on expertise with Oracle Primavera P6 across major energy and pipeline programs including TC Energy.

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Field-Verified Experience

Former union pipefitter and weld inspector. We understand schedules because we've done the physical work behind them.

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Energy Sector Specialist

Direct experience supporting large-scale pipeline and energy infrastructure projects across North America.

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PMI-SP Certification In Progress

Currently pursuing PMI Scheduling Professional certification to formally credential years of real-world expertise.

Industries Served

Where We Operate

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Oil & Gas

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Pipeline

Power & Energy

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Renewables

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Heavy Construction

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Infrastructure

How We Work

Our Process

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Discovery Call

We learn your project scope, timeline, and controls requirements. No obligation — just a direct conversation.

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Proposal & Scope

We deliver a clear proposal with defined deliverables, timeline, and rate. You know exactly what you're getting.

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Engagement

We get to work — remote or on-site. Regular updates, transparent communication, deliverables on time.

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Ongoing Support

Available for the full project duration. Most clients engage us long-term for consistent controls expertise.

Get In Touch

Let's Talk Controls

Ready to bring expert scheduling to your project?

Whether you need a full-time embedded scheduler, a schedule health check, or ongoing project controls support — we'd like to hear from you. Response within 24 hours guaranteed.

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EmailJoshua_Ferguson@vanguardcontrolsgroup.com
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Phone(606) 369-0297
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Based InBlaine, Kentucky — Serving North America
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AvailabilityRemote & On-Site Engagements Available