Scheduler

Govan Brown•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Project Scheduler develops and maintains software schedules for assigned construction projects within strategic business units. The role monitors schedule progression against the baseline, explains schedule variances, prepares reports on schedule-related trends, helps project teams understand each project’s outlook, and develops scheduling standards and procedures. The Scheduler works with preconstruction teams and internal and external stakeholders to keep project plans current, achievable, and clearly communicated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
Experience managing scheduling for commercial construction projects.
Five or more years of experience, or equivalent specialized training and work experience.
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software and Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple projects, handle a large workload, and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
Ability to independently apply advanced analysis techniques and demonstrate experience overseeing construction processes while leading others in complex, interrelated tasks.
Knowledge of construction industry markets such as institutional, retail, government, hospitality, and healthcare.
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate team members effectively.
High integrity, ethical standards, professional conduct, and adherence to organizational policies.
Proficiency operating standard office equipment, including a computer, printer, phone, and copier.
Strong written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Excellent knowledge of construction practices, methods, trends, and crew data.
Ability to perform essential duties efficiently, accurately, and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Cost and resource loading experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain schedules for assigned projects using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques.
Organize and prioritize incoming bid proposals to ensure deadlines are met.
Review project schedule data, including activity records, actual start and finish dates, costs and budgets, work breakdown structures, and related activity data.
Evaluate work packages and associated data for implementation feasibility; recommend alternative methods or processes to achieve and maintain desired results efficiently.
Communicate work status and required corrective actions to internal and external customers to ensure conformance with established schedules.
Collaborate with preconstruction team members, including project managers, superintendents, project engineers, and estimators, to ensure schedule information is clearly communicated to those performing the work.
Analyze project requirements with the project team and ensure required resources are available to maintain schedules; notify supervision and the project team about resource constraints as needed.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain updates on project activities and milestones.
Coordinate projects with all participants to ensure plans are achievable and current on a daily basis.