Lead Scheduler

HDR•Honolulu, HI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Lead Scheduler for its Transportation Business Group team in Hawaii. The position will be primarily based in HDR’s Hawaii office, co-located with support and direct-report team members. The Lead Scheduler plans, monitors, and controls major proposal, design, infrastructure, and construction projects, working closely with Project Controls Managers, Project Managers, estimators, and risk teams to support schedule integrity, contract compliance, and alignment with cost and risk objectives. The role calls for a professional who can administer non-technical elements of large programs and build trusting partnerships with Program and Project Managers. The Lead Scheduler develops and maintains schedules, monitors project work against budgets and schedules, prepares status reports and presentations, identifies emerging budget or schedule issues, helps implement corrective actions, and prepares cost accruals and estimates to complete and at completion. The role also involves mentoring junior schedulers and contributing to scheduling standards, best practices, and tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of progressively responsible scheduling experience on engineering or construction projects, including schedule analysis and impact evaluation.
Proficiency using Primavera and/or other scheduling software.
Experience with cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Strong cost control and earned value management background.
Ability to interpret complex construction schedules and contract requirements.
Professional certification such as CPE, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, CFCC, or PE.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Controls Manager and Project Manager with planning and monitoring all aspects of major projects.
Prepare and maintain baseline schedules, schedule updates, schedule reviews, and monthly progress reports.
Perform Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and detailed investigations of schedule impacts and delays.
Monitor, document, and report construction progress against the approved schedule.
Identify, track, and assist in resolving construction issues and schedule conflicts.
Serve as a liaison between clients, contractors, designers, and internal teams regarding schedule-related issues.
Review contractor schedules for compliance with contract requirements and provide acceptance or rejection recommendations.
Coordinate with estimating, commercial, and risk management teams to align schedule, cost, and risk.
Mentor and train junior schedulers and project controls staff.
Support the development and implementation of scheduling standards, best practices, and tools across projects.
Present at internal and external conferences and contribute to technical publications.
Perform other duties as required.
Monitor and track project work relative to established budgets and schedules; prepare budget and schedule status reports and presentations.
Work with Program and Project Managers to identify developing budget and schedule problems and implement corrective actions.
Prepare cost accruals, estimates to complete, and estimates at completion.