Master Scheduler - Heavy Civil Construction with AIS Infrastructure

AIS Infrastructure Group consists of four heavy civil construction companies specializing in infrastructure improvement, heavy civil construction, and site development for government, state agencies, and private enterprise across the United States. Our projects include highways, bridges, DOT work, power plants, dams, reservoirs, and underground utilities. We deliver safe, reliable solutions and are committed to superior service and sustainable outcomes.

About the role

The Master Scheduler, based in Chattanooga, TN, reports to the VP of Pre-Construction and is responsible for developing and maintaining cost- and resource-loaded schedules for all contracted projects. This role involves creating baseline schedules, performing regular updates in Primavera P6, and managing all scheduling phases from initial setup to progress updates and recovery planning. The Scheduler collaborates with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure schedules remain accurate, realistic, and aligned with contract requirements, while also supporting Pre-Construction in preparing bid schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update cost-loaded and resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6 for all projects.
• Build and maintain baseline schedules; oversee progress updates and recovery plans.
• Review design, procurement, and construction inputs to establish realistic timelines and logic sequences.
• Meet with project managers and production teams weekly to develop two-week look-ahead schedules and discuss progress, deadlines, and planned work.
• Work with Pre-Construction to prepare schedules for major bids prior to bid due dates.
• Conduct critical path and near-critical path analysis to identify potential delays and recommend recovery actions.
• Track progress, analyze variances, and forecast schedule impacts.
• Produce and distribute planning and scheduling deliverables, including progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and executive summaries.
• Support time impact analyses for delays and change orders.
• Review subcontractor schedules for logic, sequence, and accuracy.
• Help standardize scheduling practices across multiple projects.
• Communicate any milestone dates anticipated to be missed or impacts to the critical path to the Project Management Team and Director of Construction.
• Perform all project control duties using the latest Primavera scheduling software.
• Complete timely and accurate reports on projects in accordance with corporate policies.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with project executives, clients, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate resolution of problems and conflicts within the project team and with customers.
• Communicate regularly with clients to ensure project goals, deliverables, and schedule expectations are met.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, logic ties, sequencing, cost, and resource loading.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Scheduler for construction projects, primarily in complex heavy civil and/or public infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good working knowledge of both building and civil construction planning.
• Ability to learn and utilize new software and technology.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills across multiple departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal or state government contracts (USACE, NAVFAC, DOT, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• PMI-SP, PMP, or AACE certification.

Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k with discretionary company match and 100% immediate vesting.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D policy (voluntary buy-up options available).
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Additional benefits available.