Forensic Scheduler - MICON Group, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

27d

About The Position

Michels Corporation is seeking a highly experienced professional with deep expertise in construction scheduling, delay analysis, and forensic schedule evaluation to support complex construction projects. This role is critical in developing, analyzing, and defending schedule-driven claims and change orders, ensuring alignment between project execution, contractual obligations, and entitlement. The company is looking for individuals with grit, determination, and hard work to execute high-impact projects that improve lives.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in construction scheduling, project controls, or claims analysis
Advanced knowledge of CPM scheduling principles and software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
Demonstrated experience performing forensic schedule analyses and delay evaluations
Strong understanding of: Construction contracts and legal frameworks, Means and methods of construction, Cost estimating and time-related damages, Industry standards for forensic scheduling analysis (e.g., AACE 29R-03)
Experience preparing or supporting schedule-based claims and change orders
High-level proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical and contractual narratives
Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and stakeholders
Experience mentoring and leading junior staff
Willingness to travel up to 20%

Nice To Haves

Industry certification (e.g., CFCC, PSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead change management efforts with a strong emphasis on schedule impact evaluation, including day-to-day collaboration with project teams and ownership of change order tracking.
Develop and implement forensic schedule analysis strategies to support claims involving delays, disruptions, and productivity impacts, including selection and execution of techniques.
Perform and oversee detailed critical path method (CPM) schedule reviews to identify delays, concurrency, float erosion, and responsibility.
Analyze baseline schedules, updates, and revisions to determine cause-and-effect relationships impacting project timelines.
Quantify schedule impacts and associated cost damages, including extended general conditions and inefficiencies tied to time-related disruptions.
Support development of fragnet modeling and prospective/retrospective delay analyses.
Own the development of major claim components, including: Entitlement (contractual and factual basis), Schedule impact (forensic analysis and delay quantification), Quantum (cost damages tied to time impacts).
Lead preparation of technical narratives integrating schedule findings with contractual provisions and project records.
Oversee the creation of schedule exhibits, graphics, and visualizations that clearly communicate delay impacts and critical path changes.
Assist with other, non-schedule-related claim development, as needed.
Oversee schedule and cost analyses performed by team members, ensuring accuracy, defensibility, and alignment with industry best practices.
Ensure all analyses meet standards required for negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation support.
Validate scheduling data integrity, including logic, durations, constraints, and progress updates.
Collaborate with project managers, schedulers, legal counsel, and finance teams to support effective schedule development and maintenance, claims strategy and execution.
Serve as a key advisor to project teams on schedule-related risk identification and mitigation.
Present findings and recommendations to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Identify risks and improvement opportunities in schedule development and management, claim development, and change control processes.
Help standardize best practices for schedule development, maintenance, and forensic analysis across projects.
Support implementation of tools, systems, and workflows that enhance schedule transparency and defensibility.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and oversight to junior staff in scheduling practices and delay analysis techniques.
Manage workloads and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality analytical outputs.