Senior Scheduler

Michael Baker International•New York, NY

48d•$166,400 - $187,200•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators, and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects. Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Scheduler to join our Construction Services team. In this role, you will support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Independent Engineering Consultant (IEC) by providing independent schedule oversight, monitoring, and analysis for major capital infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with IEC Project Managers, Agency Project Managers, Schedulers, Contractors, and other key stakeholders to evaluate project progress, assess schedule performance, and identify potential risks. Responsibilities include participating in progress, scheduling, and risk management meetings, conducting schedule and field progress evaluations, and delivering insightful schedule analyses and recommendations that support weekly, monthly, and executive-level IEC reporting. This role requires onsite field work in New York City. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required; advanced degree with an emphasis in electrical or signal systems preferred
10 to 15 years of experience in project scheduling and controls for complex construction or infrastructure projects
Prior experience supporting MTA projects is highly preferred
Experience with multidisciplinary projects involving civil, structural, electrical, signal, systems, testing, and commissioning activities is a plus
Strong communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Project experience preferred

Nice To Haves

advanced degree with an emphasis in electrical or signal systems
Experience with multidisciplinary projects involving civil, structural, electrical, signal, systems, testing, and commissioning activities
Microsoft Project experience

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and evaluate project schedules submitted to the IEC, identifying risks, constraints, schedule deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Conduct site visits to assess field progress, validate schedule performance, and provide schedule analyses and recommendations to IEC Project Managers
Perform schedule modeling, including what-if analyses and development of resource-loaded schedules for WBS elements as needed
Analyze deterministic and probabilistic critical path activities and assess potential impacts to project schedules and project delivery
Monitor and maintain complex, multidisciplinary project schedules in Primavera P6, communicating schedule trends, recovery strategies, and potential delays
Support Project Managers in preparing schedule analyses, narratives, and reporting, while recommending improvements to schedule updates, revisions, and project controls processes
Participate in project progress, schedule, and risk assessment meetings, providing objective schedule expertise and recommendations
Represent the IEC at project meetings as needed, obtaining updated schedule information and ensuring consistent project oversight
Provide leadership through technical expertise, mentorship, and knowledge sharing across the team
Perform other duties as assigned