Construction Scheduler III

CPG Beyond•Ashburn, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Scheduler II will provide various functions, which primarily involve providing expertise in the area of project controls, scheduling, and schedule analysis; earned value management and construction activities in support of a construction program. They will ensure that a project is carried out within the projected time-frame and work closely with Project Managers and site staff to compile data for cost and time status on projects.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
8+ years scheduling experience on commercial construction project (Data Center Experience a plus!) with at least 8 years focused on planning and scheduling.
U.S. citizenship is required
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project
Auto Cad or Bluebeam or PDF drawing takeoff experience

Nice To Haves

Certification with a (PMI-SP, or PMP or SIX Sigma) is preferrable.
Proven success implementing strategic initiatives.
Familiarity with the concepts of Lean Scheduling, EVMS, resource loaded scheduling, and its interface into traditional CPM schedule is preferred.
OSHA certification preferred
Electrical and safety certificates/licenses.

Responsibilities

Highly proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), critical path analysis, constrained logic, and schedule baselines specific to commissioning workflows
Strong understanding of commissioning sequencing, including equipment pre‑functional testing, point‑to-point checks, functional performance testing, integrated system testing (IST), and phased turnovers
Demonstrated experience coordinating schedules with equipment vendors, testing agencies, commissioning authorities (CxA), contractors, and owners to ensure realistic durations, resource availability, and risk‑aware execution
Skilled at schedule risk analysis and “what‑if” scenario planning, identifying compression opportunities and mitigation strategies in response to late design deliverables, long‑lead equipment, or construction delays
Ability to translate complex technical commissioning requirements into clear, actionable schedules, dashboards, and narratives suitable for executive, owner, and client review
Experienced in supporting start‑up and commissioning in fast‑paced, startup‑style environments, adapting schedules quickly as scope, design maturity, or procurement strategies evolve
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience facilitating commissioning schedule reviews, coordination meetings, and milestone planning sessions across multidisciplinary teams
Detail‑oriented and claims‑aware, with the ability to document schedule impacts, commissioning delays, and recovery actions to support transparency, change management, and potential REA or claim efforts
Develop resource load and level project schedules using the performance work statement (PWS), technical proposal, WBS, and oral directions from senior project managers and technical leads.
Understand EVMS best practices.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and scope of work in the preparation and acceptance of usable Baseline schedules for construction.
Monitor multiple project schedules being developed and updated by Operations staff and provide guidance, as necessary.
Interact with the Operations team and represent CPG and its partners in the best manner to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.
Support the development of conceptual bid and proposal schedules with executive management and present to selection committees if required.
Utilize analytics to identify and report on project trends.
Effectively cost and manpower load schedules for use during the execution of the project.
Evaluate the actual construction status relative to proposed plan.
Analyze and communicate the impact of changes to the schedule.
Prepare Time Impact Analyses per recommended practices by commonly accepted standards.
Travel to project sites.
Critique, create, and recommend improvements to departmental policies and procedures.
Be responsible for special projects and other departmental duties as necessary.