Scheduler - Construction Advisory

About the role

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software
• Sequence tasks and allocate resources, identifying dependencies, durations, and critical path elements to create realistic timelines
• Monitor progress against the schedule, updating it based on field data, change orders, or unforeseen delays
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather schedule inputs and ensure alignment with project objectives
• Identify and manage risks, including potential delays, resource shortages, or weather impacts, and develop contingency plans
• Generate and distribute schedule reports to internal and external stakeholders, including progress updates, variance analysis, and mitigation strategies
• Support claims analysis and recovery planning when delays occur, ensuring compliance with contractual scheduling requirements
• Collaborate with procurement and staffing teams to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and labor

Requirements

• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction workflows, permitting, and inspection timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; associate’s degree with relevant experience may be considered
• Preferred certifications: Primavera P6 Certification, Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) by AACE International

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Time management and ability to prioritize shifting deadlines

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to travel for various assignments

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $100k - $250k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, and management responsibility.