Project Scheduler

Clark Construction Group, LLC•McLean, VA

10d•$85,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Project Scheduler leads planning and scheduling efforts across multiple high-impact commercial construction projects and contributes to corporate initiatives, including training development and delivery, data analytics, trend identification, and reporting. The role supports project teams in developing, monitoring, and analyzing schedules, and may assist with conceptual bid and proposal schedules and presentations to selection committees. It also develops and delivers specialized Planning, Scheduling, and Project Controls training for Clark Corporate University, and takes on special projects and other departmental duties as needed. This active, hands-on role includes significant time on construction sites and some time in an office. Site work involves variable weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, and moving mechanical equipment. The role also involves desk work, including computer tasks, document review, and meetings. Employees are expected to follow Clark Construction safety policies and applicable laws. The position operates in a demanding, high-performance environment and requires flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines. Employees may need to monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly screenings are required. The stated base salary range is $85,000–$185,000, with compensation varying based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus potential, and benefits.

Requirements

At least 3 years of scheduling experience on commercial construction projects.
Proven success implementing strategic initiatives.
Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
Skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with owners, subcontractors, senior leaders, and project teams.
High degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and integrity.
Advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6) software.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes.
Ability to perform active site work, including frequent standing and navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bending, kneeling, and reaching; frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; and communicating effectively and reading plans and inspecting work.
Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment, as well as in an office setting with prolonged sitting.
Flexibility to work extended hours and respond to communications outside regular working hours when business needs require.
Complete a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and comply with random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline (preferred).

Responsibilities

Understand and implement accepted Planning & Scheduling Best Practices.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and statements of work to prepare and accept usable baseline construction schedules.
Monitor multiple project schedules developed and updated by Operations staff and provide guidance as needed.
Work with the Operations team and represent Clark and its partners professionally to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.
Support development of conceptual bid and proposal schedules with executive management and present them to selection committees if required.
Use analytics to identify and report project trends.
Cost and manpower-load schedules for project execution.
Evaluate actual construction status against the proposed plan.
Analyze and communicate the impact of schedule changes.
Prepare Time Impact Analyses in accordance with recommended practices and commonly accepted standards.
Travel to project sites.
Develop and deliver specialized Planning, Scheduling, and other Project Controls training for Clark Corporate University.
Critique, create, and recommend improvements to departmental policies and procedures.
Handle special projects and other departmental duties as necessary.