Senior Project Scheduler

Job Summary

The Senior Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules for large-scale construction projects. This role requires advanced expertise in Primavera P6, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to provide leadership—both formally and informally—in a fast-paced, highly collaborative project environment. The Scheduler partners closely with project management, engineering, construction, and cost controls teams to support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage detailed, fully integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 for large, complex construction projects

Establish and maintain schedule logic, critical path analysis, milestones, and resource loading

Perform schedule updates, progress tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis

Analyze schedule impacts related to scope changes, design evolution, construction sequencing, and field conditions

Prepare and present schedule reports, dashboards, and recovery plans for project teams and leadership

Support change management, claims analysis, and time impact analyses as required

Facilitate schedule review meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve conflicts and risks

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior schedulers and project team members

Proactively identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Ensure scheduling best practices, standards, and governance are consistently applied

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

7+ years of project scheduling experience, with significant focus on large-scale construction projects

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required)

Strong understanding of construction sequencing, work packaging, and project controls

Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative project environments

Demonstrated ability to influence, lead discussions, and drive alignment without direct authority

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Strong Primavera P6 experience (must have)

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience on mega-projects, EPC, or multi-phase construction programs

Exposure to cost controls, earned value management (EVM), or risk analysis

Formal or informal leadership experience (team lead, mentor, or functional lead)

Knowledge of contract scheduling requirements and delay/claims support

Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, or PMI-SP

Leadership & Collaboration Expectations

Acts as a trusted advisor to project leadership and stakeholders

Leads by influence, fostering collaboration across engineering, construction, procurement, and controls

Coaches and supports team members to elevate overall scheduling maturity

Skills: Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience), 7+ years of project scheduling experience, with significant focus on large-scale construction projects, Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required)

Work Environment

Dynamic, high-energy construction environment with evolving priorities

Strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and problem-solving

Opportunities to contribute to high-visibility, complex projects