Senior Scheduler

About the role

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on‑site agent through all phases of construction, from pre‑design to close‑out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators, and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects. Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Scheduler to join our Construction Services team. In this role, you will support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Independent Engineering Consultant (IEC) by providing independent schedule oversight, monitoring, and analysis for major capital infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with IEC Project Managers, Agency Project Managers, Schedulers, Contractors, and other key stakeholders to evaluate project progress, assess schedule performance, and identify potential risks. This role requires onsite field work in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate project schedules submitted to the IEC, identifying risks, constraints, schedule deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct site visits to assess field progress, validate schedule performance, and provide schedule analyses and recommendations to IEC Project Managers
• Perform schedule modeling, including what‑if analyses and development of resource‑loaded schedules for WBS elements as needed
• Analyze deterministic and probabilistic critical path activities and assess potential impacts to project schedules and project delivery
• Monitor and maintain complex, multidisciplinary project schedules in Primavera P6, communicating schedule trends, recovery strategies, and potential delays
• Support Project Managers in preparing schedule analyses, narratives, and reporting, while recommending improvements to schedule updates, revisions, and project controls processes
• Participate in project progress, schedule, and risk assessment meetings, providing objective schedule expertise and recommendations
• Represent the IEC at project meetings as needed, obtaining updated schedule information and ensuring consistent project oversight
• Provide leadership through technical expertise, mentorship, and knowledge sharing across the team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required; advanced degree with an emphasis in electrical or signal systems preferred
• 10 to 15 years of experience in project scheduling and controls for complex construction or infrastructure projects
• Prior experience supporting MTA projects is highly preferred
• Experience with multidisciplinary projects involving civil, structural, electrical, signal, systems, testing, and commissioning activities is a plus

Skills

• Strong communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Project experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short‑term, and long‑term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $166,400 – $187,200 per year.