Senior Construction Scheduler

Stantec Inc.•Blue Ash, OH

43d

About The Position

When you care deeply about the work you do, it's rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects. Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future-and the future of your community. Your Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Scheduler to support a major water infrastructure program delivered through Progressive Design Build. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader in schedule management, capable of holding contractors accountable to their schedule obligations and driving timely project delivery. This role requires deep expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, Primavera P6, and a strong understanding of PDB dynamics.

Requirements

Proven ability to enforce schedule compliance and hold contractors accountable.
Strong working knowledge of Progressive Design Build delivery methods and their scheduling implications.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with earned value management, schedule risk analysis, and contractor coordination.
Experience with field inspection protocols and constructability reviews.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in construction scheduling, preferably on large-scale water or utility infrastructure programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transportation or utility projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze cost- and resource-loaded CPM schedules for complex water infrastructure projects.
Lead schedule planning, forecasting, and critical path analysis across design and construction phases.
Review contractor baseline schedules, progress updates, time impact analyses, and mitigation schedules for compliance and accuracy.
Identify schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions; escalate issues when contractors fail to meet obligations.
Conduct delay analysis and proactively flag risks related to schedule slippage or low productivity.
Interface with project teams, design-build entities, and owner representatives to ensure alignment with program milestones.
Support earned value analysis and contribute to monthly reporting with schedule narratives and trend analysis.
Provide input on claims review and schedule-related dispute resolution.
Ensure schedule integration with the program's master schedule and reporting systems.
Manage and maintain the project baseline schedule, ensuring alignment with contractual milestones and program objectives.
Review and evaluate contractor-proposed schedule changes, including time impact analyses, for validity and impact on the overall program schedule.
Support performance management by tracking schedule adherence, identifying trends in contractor performance, and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
Collaborate with project controls and construction management teams to ensure schedule data supports earned value and performance reporting.
Participate in schedule-related performance reviews and contribute to contractor evaluations based on schedule compliance and responsiveness.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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