Project Scheduler

About the role

The Project Scheduler plays a crucial role in ensuring that all schedules are accurate, fully integrated, and compliant with contractual requirements and company standards. This position supports timely and efficient project delivery by managing scheduling activities across assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate bottlenecks and potential risks to project teams.
• Balance input from multiple stakeholders while maintaining logic integrity.
• Communicate schedule status and analysis findings clearly to the project team and support corrective decision-making.
• Identify recurring inefficiencies in reporting, updates, or coordination.
• Apply an understanding of construction methods, trade sequencing, and project delivery approaches to improve schedule realism.
• Demonstrate commitment to maintaining a high-quality schedule as a reliable management tool.
• Customize reporting structures to meet different clients and stakeholder priorities.
• Work with the project team to update and resequence activities as directed to support mitigation plans and safety risks.
• Prepare clear, concise schedule documentation, including milestone charts, phase maps, and summary logic diagrams, to help project teams understand sequence and critical path.
• Develop complete, logic-driven project schedules that reflect the planned sequence of work.
• Train others in applying improved scheduling practices and digital workflows.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of Clune's project scheduling software, including schedule creation and development.
• Properly identify critical and near-critical activities, slippage trends, and potential risks.
• Engage effectively with project management, field teams, and trade partners to confirm sequencing and durations.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Suggest practical adjustments to improve workflow or clarity of outputs.
• Be familiar with local relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Keep current with company and client scheduling standards.
• Maintain a strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, and field operations.
• Display problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions.
• Apply analytical thinking to evaluate schedule delays and potential recovery options.
• Tailor visual materials to the intended audience.
• Communicate effectively to ensure alignment with field operations.
• Actively contribute to peer learning by sharing process improvements and lessons learned.
• Actively participate in emerging software trials and training sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering is preferred, but strong work experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience with 2-3 years scheduling experience.
• Strong background in construction trades and technical knowledge.
• Proficiency with scheduling software including P6, Microsoft Project (Microsoft Office Products), and/or Phoenix PM.
• Exposure to BIM/VDC teams on 4D and 5D schedules is a plus.

Qualifications

• Regular workdays and hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30AM - 4:30PM.
• Occasional regional travel may be required.
• Regular physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, using hands, talking, and hearing.
• Occasional climbing stairs and/or ladders and walking on uneven ground.

Skills

• Proactive communication skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Technical knowledge of construction methods and sequencing.
• Software proficiency with scheduling tools.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to tailor visual materials to different audiences.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans.
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Commuter Plans.
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education.
• Fitness Program.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Regular workdays and hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30AM - 4:30PM. Occasional regional travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may have supervisory responsibilities over Assistant Project Schedulers.

What We Offer

• Best-in-class benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans.
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Commuter Plans.
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education.
• Fitness Program.
• Pet Insurance.

Core Values and Behaviors

• Safety
• Service
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Excellence
• Leadership
• Innovation

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering is preferred, but strong work experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience with 2-3 years scheduling experience.
• Strong background in construction trades and technical knowledge.
• Proficiency with scheduling software including P6, Microsoft Project (Microsoft Office Products), and/or Phoenix PM.
• Exposure to BIM/VDC teams on 4D and 5D schedules is a plus.