Construction Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Project Scheduler is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of our construction project schedules to ensure successful project execution. This role involves collaborating with project managers, field teams, trade partners, and external consultants to maintain accurate and efficient schedules from preconstruction through project completion.

The Scheduler plays a key role in risk management, progress tracking, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring that schedules align with project budgets, manpower availability, and material procurement timelines. Utilizing MS Project and scheduling methodologies, the Scheduler analyzes project timelines, identifies potential risks, and provides mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

This position requires a detail-oriented problem solver with expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, earned value management, and construction sequencing. The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments, and a commitment to delivering high-quality scheduling support to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.

Reports to

Vice President of Construction Operations

President

Directs

Field Personnel

Project Management Personnel

Employment

Full-time, in-person, with local travel to job-sites as needed

Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Management

Develop and maintain baseline schedules, schedule updates, and look-ahead schedules for construction projects

Assist with the development and / or review of pre-bid and post-award CPM schedules per owner requirements

Develop schedule narratives based on budget and production insights from project managers, superintendents, and estimating teams

Update Microsoft Project with monthly activity progress through coordination with project teams

Conduct schedule impact analyses, including delay assessments and recovery strategies

Coordinate with external scheduling consultants on deadlines, revisions, and updates on current projects

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

Work closely with project managers, field teams, and trade partners to ensure seamless schedule execution

Lead or participate in schedule review meetings with project teams, estimating staff, and clients, documenting key takeaways

Provide schedule reports and variance analyses to leadership, highlighting potential risks and recommendations

Assist with RFP and proposal schedule development for preconstruction and bid opportunities

Facilitate coordination between subcontractors to ensure alignment with the overall project schedule

Field & Risk Management

Travel to project sites to support teams with schedule execution and progress tracking

Identify and report schedule risks, proposing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track

Ensure that schedules align with project budgets, manpower availability, and material procurement timelines

Required Skills / Abilities

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and / or Procore Scheduling Modules, with experience using Bluebeam and the Microsoft Office Suite for project documentation and collaboration

Deep understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques, including earned value management (EVM) tracking and forecasting schedule variances

Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications, ensuring accurate schedule alignment with project scope and milestones

Strong analytical skills to identify scheduling risks, propose mitigation strategies, and make informed decisions under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective reporting, stakeholder coordination, and meeting facilitation

Ability to foster strong working relationships with project teams, clients, and trade partners while maintaining a professional and solution-oriented approach

Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Construction Management, or related Construction / Engineering major

A minimum 5 Years of experience in a Scheduler or Scheduling focused role in Construction Industry

Experience working on various Commercial, Institutional, or Private Sector projects is highly desired

Clean driving record and license

Physical Requirements

Be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Be able to work independently and as part of a team

Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time

Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers

Core Competencies

Quality of Work

Attendance Punctuality Reliability / Dependability Communication Skills.

Decision-making Initiative Flexibility

Cooperation Teamwork Knowledge of Position Training Development