Senior Construction Scheduler

YA Group

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Construction Scheduler, you will independently develop, update, and analyze construction schedules across multiple projects. You will assess field progress, evaluate project documentation and schedule data, communicate findings to stakeholders, and support resolution of schedule impacts and delay-related issues. The role requires sound judgment, strong client communication, and comfort working both independently and collaboratively. This is an onsite position in Columbus, Ohio. The position is part of YA Group’s Planning and Construction Advisory Services (PCAS) business unit, which provides pre-construction and construction consulting services, including cost estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews. PCAS helps clients align scope, schedule, and budget from early planning through execution. YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. The company has over 800 professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or an equivalent field.
5–7 years of construction scheduling experience.
Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification.
Experience using critical path method (CPM) techniques to analyze construction project schedules.
Experience with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera 6, and ASTA Powerproject.
Ability to travel as needed to project sites and client offices, approximately 25–35%.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team toward a common purpose.
Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with various stakeholders and clients.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or exposure to builder’s risk insurance policies, construction claims management, and managing contractors.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain construction schedules, including regular updates and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform site inspections to evaluate progress and confirm schedule status.
Conduct forensic reviews of schedules and contemporaneous project documentation, including costs, productivity data, and relevant records.
Perform delay analysis to determine the cause, extent, and impact of delays, and support resolution of delay claims.
Assess change impacts, extended general conditions, expediting expenses, and related schedule and cost implications; communicate conclusions clearly.
Prepare clear technical reports and deliverables for clients and internal teams.
Maintain organized job files, documentation, and project records.
Coordinate regularly with internal staff, contractors, and clients.