Senior Program Scheduler

Foster CM Group is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever‑evolving project needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work including Primavera P6 scheduling, project management information systems, and the Microsoft Suite.
• Support technical aspects of project development and delivery; conduct quality control/quality assurance on project controls work efforts, products, and deliverables.
• Maintain a master schedule that incorporates all schedule components from stakeholders and contractors; periodically disposition contractor schedules.
• Attend meetings with contractors and stakeholders to discuss project status and participate in field inspections as needed.
• Incorporate schedule input from stakeholders and contractors.
• Develop and implement a master schedule management plan and reporting for program‑ and contractor‑specific schedules.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of cost‑control procedures and reporting.
• Conduct risk interviews, develop and monitor a risk register in an FTA environment, and draft risk and contingency management plans.
• Support ongoing process development and Procore implementation.
• Develop and maintain dashboard reporting.
• Coordinate cost estimate workbooks provided by stakeholders and contractors.
• Consult on complex project issues, including cost and/or resource loading of CPM schedules.
• Apply advanced knowledge to make recommendations and deliver solutions.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in construction management, civil or structural engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience utilizing Oracle Primavera P6.
• Minimum 8 years of experience on rail, transit, or operation and maintenance facility projects.
• Minimum 5 years of field construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years of delay‑claim and time‑impact analysis experience.
• Collaborative mindset with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a cost‑accounting environment.
• Proficiency in communicating CPM schedule status and recommending workarounds.
• Skill in merging or summarizing schedules into a master schedule.
• Excellent ability to update and maintain CPM schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in analyzing CPM schedules to mitigate lost time.
• Self‑starter with an analytical approach to project controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SharePoint, e‑Builder, and Procore for document control.
• Strong organizational skills and high diligence in analyzing schedule data.
• Working knowledge of FTA requirements for earned value management implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PMI‑SP, or PSP certification.
• 10+ years of onsite construction experience.
• 5+ years of estimating on rail and transit‑centric projects.
• Additional experience with delay‑claim and time‑impact analysis.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Ability to create, manage, and analyze project timelines.
• Ability to perform time‑impact analysis and/or delay claims.
• Ability to cost and/or resource‑load construction schedules.
• Experience managing large schedules for complex projects.
• Ability to review contractor/designer schedule submittals for contract conformance.
• Ability to update project schedules to reflect actual progress versus baseline.
• Ability to forecast potential delays and propose “what‑if” scenarios.

Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to moving machinery and mechanical parts, uneven ground, dust, gas or fumes, loud noise, and outdoor weather conditions while performing essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Intermittent unassisted sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, pushing, and lifting.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods (at least eight hours per day).
• Frequent lifting/moving of light equipment up to 50 lb without assistance.
• Alertness to equipment in the field; occasional work near hazardous equipment and machinery.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground, work in extreme temperatures or humidity, and work at heights.

Other Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Daily travel to construction sites, generally within 100 miles of the home office; short‑term and long‑term out‑of‑town assignments may be required.
• Potential need to work irregular hours, including nights, overtime, and weekends, to meet client needs.
• Successful completion of background checks (SSN/SIN validation, education and employment verification, criminal check, fingerprint verification, and/or drug test).

Benefits

• Medical insurance (including HSA and FSA options)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Telehealth benefits
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability (paid by the company)
• Long‑term disability (paid by the company)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Financial wellness programs
• Pet insurance