Project Scheduler
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) · Bethesda, MD · 3 days ago
Hybrid$95k–$130k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and analyzing construction project schedules across preconstruction and active project phases. This role partners with project teams, preconstruction, and clients to ensure accurate timelines, identify risks, and support successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Develop project schedules for proposals and preconstruction in collaboration with marketing and preconstruction teams.
- Create and maintain detailed baseline schedules and monthly updates across multiple projects.
- Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and opportunities.
- Resource-load and cost-load schedules to support owner payment applications.
- Monitor field progress and validate subcontractor schedule updates.
- Track schedule impacts and support delay and time impact analysis.
- Communicate schedule changes, risks, and mitigation strategies to project stakeholders.
- Develop Work Breakdown Structures and activity coding.
- Integrate vendor, consultant, and subcontractor schedules into master schedules.
- Provide weekly schedule status updates and reporting.
- Develop schedule scenarios, including what-if analysis and change fragments.
- Analyze schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions.
- Participate in preconstruction, bidding, and proposal development, including RFP responses and presentations.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry partners.
- Support project closeout activities to meet contract and financial milestones.
Basic qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience on commercial construction projects valued at $10M or more.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and BIM tools.
- Knowledge of advanced scheduling techniques, risk analysis, and risk management.
Work environment and physical requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Exposure to active construction environments, including equipment, weather, and varying site conditions.
- Schedule may include evenings or weekends based on project needs.
Pay
Base salary range: $95,000-$130,000 per year.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-matched 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Performance-based bonuses
- Wellness programs
- Other voluntary benefits and leave types