Project/Program Scheduler – Aviation & Infrastructure – PA/MD/NJ/DE*

About the role

The Project Scheduler will work closely with project managers, construction managers, contractors, consultants, and project controls teams to help ensure project schedules accurately reflect project scope, sequencing, milestones, operational constraints, and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules for aviation, transportation, and infrastructure capital improvement projects
• Prepare baseline schedules, look-ahead schedules, milestone schedules, and recovery schedules to support project execution and delivery objectives
• Monitor project progress and analyze schedule performance against approved baseline schedules and contractual milestones
• Review contractor schedules, monthly updates, schedule narratives, and supporting documentation for accuracy, logic, sequencing, and compliance
• Identify schedule variances, delays, critical path impacts, and operational conflicts while recommending mitigation and recovery strategies
• Cook up scheduling activities with project managers, construction managers, contractors, consultants, and client representatives
• Support project controls activities including forecasting, progress tracking, change management, and performance reporting
• Prepare schedule reports, dashboards, executive summaries, look-ahead reports, and schedule analytics for project leadership and client review
• Participate in project meetings, progress meetings, schedule review sessions, and stakeholder coordination meetings
• Analyze construction sequencing, procurement activities, phasing plans, and operational constraints to support efficient project delivery
• Maintain schedule documentation, logs, assumptions, updates, and historical records in accordance with project standards and reporting requirements
• Aid in the evaluation of contractor claims, schedule impacts, and change order requests associated with project scheduling activities
• Support implementation of scheduling standards, project controls procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with project teams to support overall project execution, reporting accuracy, and operational excellence
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders

Requirements

• 10+ years project controls experience
• Primavera P6 proficiency
• Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles and construction scheduling methodologies
• Experience developing and maintaining baseline schedules, construction schedules, recovery schedules, and milestone schedules
• Experience reviewing contractor schedule submissions, updates, and schedule narratives
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement timelines, phasing plans, and project delivery methods
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, schedule narratives, and executive summaries
• Ability to manage multiple schedules and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Experience with Microsoft Project and project controls reporting tools preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, or related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant scheduling experience
• Award-winning certifications such as PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional), and CCM (Certified Construction Manager) preferred
• Aviation or transportation infrastructure scheduling experience strongly preferred

Skills

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Power BI
• Procore e-Builder
• Microsoft 365

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually