Project Manager: Scheduling

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of schedulers supporting multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee detailed project schedules and integrated master schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish scheduling standards, templates, and best practices across the organization.
• Ensure project schedules are resource-loaded and cost-loaded where applicable.
• Maintain schedule baselines and track performance against approved project plans.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify risks or delays, and develop recovery strategies.
• Develop and maintain schedule reporting, dashboards, and performance analysis for project teams and leadership.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project performance metrics and forecasting tools, including schedule and cost indicators.
• Support project teams with schedule forecasting and progress analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) principles or similar performance tracking methods where applicable.
• Ensure project performance data remains accurate, complete, and actionable.
• Develop reports and analysis that support informed decisions related to sequencing, resources, and schedule recovery.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimating during preconstruction and project execution.
• Aid in developing proposal schedules, baseline schedules, and construction sequencing plans during the bidding process.
• Evaluate schedule impacts and develop mitigation or recovery plans when necessary.
• Support project teams with short-term scheduling strategies, phasing plans, and schedule updates.
• Participate in owner/architect meetings and provide schedule updates when required.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between project schedules, budgets, and field execution.
• Evaluate scheduling processes, reports, and tools to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of standardized scheduling methodologies and reporting frameworks across projects.
• Mentor and develop scheduling staff through training, coaching, and professional development.
• Serve as the internal expert on scheduling processes and scheduling software platforms.
• Work closely with project teams to improve planning, sequencing, and execution.
• Facilitate regular scheduling meetings to review project progress and performance.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Bring 7+ years of construction scheduling and/or project management experience.
• Have advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Have experience developing and managing complex project schedules and integrated master schedules.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to identify schedule risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Have experience mentoring or managing scheduling or project controls staff.
• Possess a strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling methodologies, and project controls principles.
• Have familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and project performance metrics (a plus).
• Have experience working with project management, ERP, or project controls systems.