Project Controls - Senior Scheduler

HDR•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Senior Scheduler for its Building Engineering Services Group. The role provides advanced technical leadership for project scheduling on medium to large or higher-risk projects. The Senior Scheduler uses independent technical judgment to evaluate schedule performance and impacts and may approve schedules for low- to medium-complexity projects within delegated authority. The role develops and maintains CPM schedules for major projects, analyzes schedule updates and risks, prepares time impact analyses and scenario evaluations, integrates schedule inputs from clients and contractors, and coordinates with project leadership on sequencing, mitigation, and revisions. It also produces written schedule narratives and compliance observations, contributes to scheduling standards and quality checks, and provides day-to-day technical direction and mentorship to junior schedulers. The role does not own staffing or performance management. HDR describes itself as a 100-percent employee-owned company and emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and employee participation. Its Building Engineering Services Group works across engineering disciplines on infrastructure and facilities, including data centers and commercial environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of progressively responsible scheduling experience on engineering or construction projects, including schedule analysis and impact evaluation.
Proficiency in Primavera and/or other scheduling software.
Experience with cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
Commitment to actively participate in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating schedules with contractors or third parties.
Local candidates preferred.
One or more certifications: CST, CCT, CACM, CMIT, CDT, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, or EIT.
Cost control background.
Ability to develop and interpret construction schedules.
Familiarity with other scheduling software.
Experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical leadership for project scheduling on medium to large or higher-risk projects.
Evaluate schedule performance and impacts using independent technical judgment; approve schedules for low- to medium-complexity projects within delegated authority.
Develop and maintain CPM schedules for major projects, including baseline strategy, update structure, and coding consistency.
Lead schedule update analysis, identify critical and near-critical drivers, and identify emerging schedule risks.
Prepare time impact analyses and scenario evaluations to assess schedule impacts and recovery options.
Integrate schedule inputs from clients, contractors, and third parties to support a coherent forecast and change narrative.
Coordinate with project leadership and stakeholders on sequencing conflicts, mitigation strategies, and plan revisions.
Provide written schedule narratives and compliance observations for project and client reporting.
Review and approve schedules or schedule updates for low-complexity projects within delegated authority and defined thresholds.
Contribute technical input to the development and refinement of scheduling templates, narratives, and quality checks.
Provide day-to-day technical direction to small scheduling teams and mentor junior schedulers, without ownership of staffing or performance management.