Senior Project Scheduling Analyst

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking a Project Scheduling Analyst Senior to support the Design, Engineering and Construction Division. This role is a subject matter expert in scheduling management with a strong understanding of general project controls principles. The Analyst Senior will be responsible for ensuring project deliverables are completed on time and within budget. The position will use financial and schedule analysis to monitor performance, provide updates to business partners and project managers, and proactively manage cost, schedule, and performance risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 4 years of experience creating project schedules, developing, and maintaining integrated, resource-loaded project schedules.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, with demonstrated experience managing complex project and program schedules within a portfolio environment.
• Familiarity with database management within P6, including maintaining and organizing project and program data for reporting and compliance.
• Strong background in program schedule management, including the ability to oversee multiple interdependent projects and timelines.
• Familiarity with cost, change, risk, and estimating management.
• Experience supporting portfolio performance reporting with a focus on financials, scheduling, and earned value management (EVM).
• Experience working with Capital Improvement Program cash flows, with the ability to analyze, track, and forecast funding across project life cycles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams and provide constructive feedback to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN).
• Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment.
• Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multiple concurrent capital projects within a portfolio is a big plus, but not required.
• Experience/familiarity with interpreting construction contracts and evaluating schedule impacts related to delays, claims, or change orders (preferred not required).
• Experience in construction or engineering industries such as aviation, transportation, infrastructure, heavy civil, vertical construction, defense/military facilities, power/energy systems, hospitals, or other large-scale, complex operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and programs, maintaining clear communication with internal and external stakeholders and offering training to enhance user experience when applicable.
• Establish and manage baseline schedules, track progress, and perform risk analysis to identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between project schedules and broader program goals.
• Incorporate approved change orders into project schedules and assess their impact on timelines and deliverables.
• Evaluate schedule compliance and performance, identifying root causes for delays or shortfalls and recommending corrective actions.
• Oversee and support the maintenance of project schedules by team members and support staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the creation and implementation of scheduling policies, templates, processes, and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency across the project portfolio.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of Primavera P6 project database.
• Support the creation of recurring reports detailing contract, portfolio, and project performance, specifically with respect to schedule, budget, cash flow, and earned value management.
• Provide clarification and context related to reporting for leadership.
• Support development and maintenance of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) master schedule by developing high-level schedules and cash flows.
• Support CIP status reporting for executive and division leadership.
• Train and mentor staff on scheduling tools, methodologies, and best practices to build internal capacity and consistency.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date)
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year)
• 14 paid holidays
• Merit Increases
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year)
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)
• Free Airport Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior