Senior Scheduler

Flatiron Construction Corp•Alexandria, VA

17d

About The Position

The Senior Scheduler develops, monitors, and manages multiple schedules for small to medium construction projects, coordinating timelines and resources to support successful project execution. The role works with estimating, preconstruction, and operations departments, as well as project stakeholders and site teams, to keep projects on track and address scheduling risks. The position develops conceptual, bidding, and final project schedules; maintains schedules and related project documentation; analyzes schedule impacts and risks; and prepares status reports for project management and the Scheduling Manager. It also supports change order management, claims prevention and defense, and schedule recovery efforts.

Requirements

7+ years of heavy civil construction scheduler experience.
Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6.
Proven ability to identify and mitigate scheduling issues for simple and complex construction projects.
Proficiency in generating and maintaining cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
Ability to self-prioritize and self-start projects and task work.
Ability to effectively multitask similar activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Advanced verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage conceptual (RFP), bidding (preconstruction), and final project schedules using preliminary and ongoing project information for estimating, preconstruction, and operations departments.
Attend job site meetings, collaborate with stakeholders, and visit job sites to develop project schedules.
Create standard and custom graphs and charts for site personnel to manage projects.
Build and maintain a database of activity groups with as-built information for future reference.
Prepare Time Impact Analyses for identified risks to schedule and budget.
Ensure timely, complete, and accurate baseline schedule submissions in compliance with company procedures and contracts.
Assist with schedule maintenance and change order management as needed.
Participate in financial and legal project reviews to evaluate and mitigate schedule risks.
Integrate owner activities, project close-out activities, and inputs from Technical Services and Safety Departments into project schedules.
Develop documentation for claims, assist in identifying potential claims, and take steps to prevent or defend against them.
Participate in meetings about project delays and suggest alternative scheduling methods to recover progress.
Prepare monthly schedule status reports for project management and the Scheduling Manager.