Senior Scheduler

Cumming Management Group•Trenton, NJ

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Scheduler in Trenton, New Jersey, to oversee planning for a data center client. Prior data center experience is required. The role supports project managers by developing and maintaining detailed, logic-driven project schedules; monitoring progress and critical paths; analyzing schedule risks and impacts; and preparing monthly progress reports. The Senior Scheduler also performs forensic scheduling and cost analyses, supports project data integration and reporting, and contributes to scope control and change management. The position includes mentoring Scheduler I and Scheduler II team members and requires attendance during normal business hours.

Requirements

Prior data center experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of developing and maintaining qualitative and quantitative project risk assessments.
Knowledge of 4D/5D modeling.
Experience independently performing forensic scheduling analysis on construction or engineering projects.
Experience with estimate validation and adjustments and comparative cost analyses.
Knowledge of pre- and post-construction cost audits and valuations.
Experience performing detailed cost and schedule analyses.
Knowledge of project document control.
Ability to develop high-level, logic-driven schedules.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand how the role contributes to organizational goals and deliver quality work while modeling organizational core values.
Ability to be accountable for individual and team goals, communicate and collaborate with team members and clients, and build professional relationships.
Willingness to pursue self-development and build skills for current responsibilities and career progression.
Dependable, diligent, and thorough approach to work.
Creativity and resourcefulness in managing projects within compressed timeframes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Engineering.
Five to seven years of experience in project scheduling or as a Project Engineer.
PSP, PMP, CPE, CEP, CCP, CMIT, or MRICS certification.

Responsibilities

Support project managers by producing quality project schedules at appropriate levels of detail for proposed and ongoing projects.
Develop, monitor, and status project schedules, and resolve negative impacts to schedule critical paths.
Provide guidance on design issues, client concerns, and code issues.
Lead project managers, designers, and contractors in reviewing monthly project progress.
Develop and maintain qualitative and quantitative project risk assessments.
Develop and maintain 4D and 5D models.
Manage preparation of critical monthly progress reports.
Participate in design verifications and construction site walks.
Support collection, integration, and reporting of key project data.
Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules.
Perform forensic scheduling analysis, including reviewing client schedules for as-planned schedule validation, labor productivity, critical path delay, and acceleration.
Develop risk management plans using Crystal Ball and PRA.
Manage resource and cost loading of schedules.
Contribute to and monitor scope control, change management, and related cost and schedule implications, escalating issues when appropriate.
Mentor Scheduler I and Scheduler II team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend work during normal business hours.