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Construction Scheduler III

CPG · Belmont, VA · 2 mo ago
Management$86k–$129k/yrFull-time

TITLE

The Construction Scheduler III will provide various functions, which primarily involve providing expertise in the area of project controls, scheduling, and schedule analysis; earned value management and construction activities in support of a construction program. They will ensure that a project is carried out within the projected time-frame and work closely with Project Managers and site staff to compile data for cost and time status on projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Highly proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), critical path analysis, constrained logic, and schedule baselines specific to commissioning workflows
  • Strong understanding of commissioning sequencing, including equipment pre-functional testing, point-to-point checks, functional performance testing, integrated system testing (IST), and phased turnovers
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating schedules with equipment vendors, testing agencies, commissioning authorities (CxA), contractors, and owners to ensure realistic durations, resource availability, and risk-aware execution
  • Skilled at schedule risk analysis and “what-if” scenario planning, identifying compression opportunities and mitigation strategies in response to late design deliverables, long-lead equipment, or construction delays
  • Able to translate complex technical commissioning requirements into clear, actionable schedules, dashboards, and narratives suitable for executive, owner, and client review
  • Experienced in supporting start-up and commissioning in fast-paced, startup-style environments, adapting schedules quickly as scope, design maturity, or procurement strategies evolve
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience facilitating commissioning schedule reviews, coordination meetings, and milestone planning sessions across multidisciplinary teams
  • Detail-oriented and claims-aware, with the ability to document schedule impacts, commissioning delays, and recovery actions to support transparency, change management, and potential REA or claim efforts
  • Develop resource load and level project schedules using the performance work statement (PWS), technical proposal, WBS, and oral directions from senior project managers and technical leads.
  • Understand EVMS best practices.
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and scope of work in the preparation and acceptance of usable Baseline schedules for construction.
  • Monitor multiple project schedules being developed and updated by Operations staff and provide guidance, as necessary.
  • Interact with the Operations team and represent CPG and its partners in the best manner to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.
  • Support the development of conceptual bid and proposal schedules with executive management and present to selection committees if required.
  • Utilize analytics to identify and report on project trends.
  • Evaluate the actual construction status relative to proposed plan.
  • Analyze and communicate the impact of changes to the schedule.
  • Prepare Time Impact Analyses per recommended practices by commonly accepted standards.
  • Travel to project sites.
  • Critique, create, and recommend improvements to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Be responsible for special projects and other departmental duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years scheduling experience on commercial construction project (Data Center Experience a plus!)
  • With at least 8 years focused on planning and scheduling.
  • Or Certification with a (PMI-SP, or PMP or SIX Sigma) is preferrable.
  • Proven success implementing strategic initiatives.
  • Familiarity with the concepts of Lean Scheduling, EVMS, resource loaded scheduling, and its interface into traditional CPM schedule is preferred.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project.
  • Auto Cad or Bluebeam or PDF drawing takeoff experience.
  • Certificates and Licenses: OSHA certification preferred, Electrical and safety certificates/licenses.

PAY RANGE

$85,996 - $129,050 per year

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