Construction Project Scheduler

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule Management in Preconstruction Phase
• Collaborate with preconstruction managers, design teams, and subcontractors to develop comprehensive preconstruction schedules.
• Develop and maintain detailed preconstruction schedules that align with the expectations of the owner, design team, and project leadership.
• Coordinate schedule milestones and deliverables to support efficient project planning and execution.
• Bids and Procurement
• Develop detailed construction schedules prior to bidding and communicate scheduling requirements to prospective subcontractors and suppliers.
• Incorporate project schedules into bid manuals to ensure all bidders understand scheduling expectations and milestones.
• Participate in and help lead pre-bid meetings to review schedule requirements and project sequencing.
• Integrate permitting requirements, site phasing, authority approvals, procurement timelines, and other project constraints into overall project schedules.
• Schedule Management in Construction Phase
• Utilize Primavera P6 to create and manage detailed CPM schedules in Gantt chart format, linking all project activities and milestones.
• Manage project schedules throughout construction, accounting for procurement, approvals, construction activities, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Collaborate with subcontractors after award to refine schedules and ensure alignment with project requirements and commitments.
• Facilitate pull-planning sessions and Lean scheduling efforts that clearly identify daily, weekly, and monthly project goals and requirements.
• Schedule Monitoring and Maintenance
• Monitor the progress of submittals, shop drawings, procurement activities, and field progress to support schedule adherence.
• Update project schedules regularly to reflect project progress, changes, delays, and recovery strategies.
• Analyze schedule impacts and communicate potential risks or concerns proactively to project teams and leadership.
• Auxiliary Duties
• Assist project teams in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and maintain project milestones.

Qualifications / Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• Experience as a Project Scheduler with a Commercial General Contractor/Construction Manager managing multiple large-scale commercial projects simultaneously; or equivalent experience as a Superintendent with a commercial contractor.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, ACC Autodesk Build, and Power BI.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction disciplines, means, methods, and project delivery processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative, team-oriented culture.