Managing Senior Project Scheduler

Conti Federal Services•Orlando, FL

37d

About The Position

The Managing Senior Project Scheduler is responsible for assisting the Director of Project Controls in overseeing scheduling functions for targeted scheduling teams. This role manages a targeted team of Senior Project Schedulers and Project Schedulers, ensuring the development, maintenance, and analysis of integrated project schedules in compliance with federal requirements while executing the responsibilities of a Senior Project Scheduler. The position plays a critical role in supporting project delivery through accurate forecasting, risk identification, and schedule performance management. This role ensures that complex federal construction projects are delivered on time and in compliance with stringent contractual requirements. By leading the scheduling function, the Managing Senior Project Scheduler directly impacts project success, risk mitigation, and organizational performance.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen or US Person
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ Years of Scheduling Experience in the Federal Construction Industry with demonstrated success on scheduling projects with a minimum value of $20M
3+ years of experience in a leadership role
Strong expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
Experience with claims, dispute resolution, and forensic schedule analysis
Experience supporting federal construction projects
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (preferred primary tool)
Proven experience managing and developing teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, or similar
Professional certifications such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or PMI-SP (Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional)
Familiarity with risk analysis tools and earned value management (EVM)

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Project Schedulers and Project Schedulers
Assign resources across projects based on complexity, priority, and workload
Establish standard processes, tools, and best practices for scheduling activities
Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support career development
Oversee the development and maintenance of baseline and updated project schedules
Ensure schedules comply with federal contract requirements (e.g., CPM, resource loading, cost loading where applicable)
Review and validate schedule integrity, logic, durations, and critical path analysis
Ensure proper integration of subcontractor and vendor schedules
Ensure adherence to federal agency scheduling specifications (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC, or other agency guidelines)
Support compliance with standards such as CPM scheduling best practices and agency-specific schedule review requirements
Prepare for and support schedule audits, reviews, and contractual deliverables
Provide executive-level schedule analysis, including critical path, float analysis, and risk impacts
Develop and present schedule reports, dashboards, and recovery plans
Identify schedule risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
Support claims analysis, time impact analysis (TIA), and change management processes
Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, Cost Controls, and Field Teams to ensure alignment
Support proposal development with schedule input, phasing, and staffing plans
Interface with clients, contracting officers, and external stakeholders on schedule matters
Oversee use and standardization of scheduling tools such as Oracle Primavera Cloud, CPM scheduling analytics tools, and Microsoft suite of applications
Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy across systems
Drive continuous improvement in scheduling methodologies and digital tools