Senior Scheduler

The Senior Scheduler plays a crucial role in the project team, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules to ensure timely and efficient completion of construction projects. This position serves as a senior-level expert in scheduling methodologies and tools, providing valuable insights and guidance to project teams and stakeholders. This position is fully onsite.

Salary: $90-$120 DOE

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, incorporating all relevant tasks, milestones, and dependencies.

• Coordinate with project managers, department heads, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information for scheduling purposes.

• Monitor project progress and identify potential scheduling conflicts or delays, proposing solutions to mitigate risks.

• Implement best practices for schedule optimization, resource leveling, and critical path analysis.

• Communicate schedule updates and changes to relevant stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

• Provide regular reports on project schedule performance, highlighting areas of concern and proposing corrective actions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Mentor and train junior schedulers on scheduling techniques and software usage.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: 4-yr Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

• Experience:

  • Proven experience in project scheduling, preferably in a senior or lead role.

  • 7+ years combined experience in scheduling, construction, engineering, etc.

  • Project Engineering and / or field experience is a plus.

• Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address scheduling conflicts effectively.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

  • Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and precision in scheduling tasks and resources.

  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency with computer apps, including Microsoft Office Suite

  • Proficiency in key software packages used in scheduling & construction management, including Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, Smartsheet, Procore, Navisworks, Bluebeam, etc.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, & trade practices

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting.
• Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of the day. 
• Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use. 
• Sight: visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination. 
• Hearing: sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone.
• Speech: sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 20lbs. Computer/drawings - minimal.
• Bending/Twisting: minimal. 
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal. 
• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required. 
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments. 
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results. 
• Must be able to plan and organize work. 
• Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.