Project Scheduler - Heavy Civil Infrastructure

S&B USA•Glen Burnie, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

S&B USA Construction is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler for its Mid-Atlantic Region. This role is responsible for developing, analyzing, and maintaining Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for complex heavy civil infrastructure projects, including bridges, highways, rail, and transit. The Project Scheduler will work under general supervision from a Senior Scheduler or Scheduling Manager, independently building bid and baseline schedules in Oracle Primavera P6, leading schedule updates and reporting, and advising the project team on schedule-related risks, contracts, and claims. This position represents a step beyond Scheduler I, offering broader ownership of project schedules and a mentoring role for entry-level team members. The specific location within the Mid-Atlantic Region (Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Virginia) is to be determined.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent heavy civil field experience.
3 – 5 years of heavy civil construction experience in scheduling and/or project management.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining CPM schedules for projects such as bridges, highways, rail, or transit.
Demonstrated ability to track and maintain complete and accurate project data.
Demonstrated proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and P6 Visualizer.
Strong working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present schedule information clearly to project teams, executives, and owners.
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Solid analytical and decision-making skills.
Calm, professional demeanor with a keen attention to detail.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. S&B USA Construction is unable to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Trimble TILOS preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently identify schedule-related requirements and constraints from contract documents, plans, and specifications, including milestones, phasing, work-hour and seasonal restrictions, permits, utility and right-of-way dates, and liquidated damages for bid schedule development.
Lead development of KMZ (Google Earth) site models and work-zone graphics to support means-and-methods and phasing strategy.
Develop detailed CPM bid schedules in Oracle Primavera P6, including WBS, activity coding, calendars, logic, and durations, with minimal oversight.
Validate estimating quantity-to-duration calculations and production-rate assumptions.
Prepare and present summary schedules, schedule exhibits, and proposal/pursuit materials for project leadership and clients.
Lead project kickoff and schedule development meetings for baseline schedule development.
Collaborate with project managers, project engineers, and superintendents to translate the execution plan into a resource-realistic P6 baseline schedule.
Perform and document schedule quality checks before submittal, including logic, open ends, constraints, lags, negative float, and DCMA-style metrics.
Prepare the baseline schedule narrative and submittal package and lead responses to owner review comments.
Review project progress and schedule updates from project teams to proactively anticipate schedule impacts and advise the project team accordingly.
Lead preparation and review of two- to four-week look-ahead schedules.
Prepare and present monthly schedule update submittals, including schedule comparisons, change logs, critical path and float review, and update narrative, to project teams, executive reviews, and owners.
Monitor progress and timetables across assigned projects to identify variance against schedule deadlines.
Maintain schedule files, XER/XML backups, and version history in accordance with department file-naming and document-control standards.
Identify potential schedule risks and lead risk assessments and mitigation planning in coordination with the Project Manager.
Prepare time impact analyses and recovery schedules, including fragnet development and comparison exhibits.
Track key dates for delay events, RFIs, and change orders to support change management and claims documentation.
Participate in and advise on schedule-related contract negotiations.
Mentor and support the professional development of Scheduler I and other entry-level team members.
Apply and help refine department scheduling policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Take ownership of assigned project schedules and support determination of staffing needs, materials, and supply timing in coordination with the Project Manager.