Schedule Manager

About the role

The Scheduler Manager is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the scheduling function across all phases of a construction project. This role manages schedule creation, maintenance, and integration across teams, phases, and partnerships, ensuring alignment with contract terms, promoting best practices in schedule management, and serving as a key liaison between internal teams, clients, and partners.

The primary objective is to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of project schedules, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with project goals. The Scheduler Manager supervises scheduling staff, drives schedule mitigation efforts, and delivers clear, actionable schedule insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling team operations, performance reviews, and mentoring.
• Lead schedule development, baseline, and re-baseline efforts.
• Produce and review weekly/monthly scheduling reports.
• Coordinate with project departments to resolve issues and ensure alignment.
• Represent scheduling in client meetings, cost reviews, and change order discussions.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and promote RBP document usage.
• Maintain schedule integrity and perform quality checks (e.g., float, open ends, Acumen Fuse).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of industry experience, or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years in scheduling or project controls.
• Advanced knowledge of CPM scheduling and earned value reporting.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Acumen Fuse and Work Packaging Software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office-based with occasional site visits.
• May lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent use of computer and office equipment.