Senior Scheduler

Cumming Management Group•Nashville, TN

10d

About The Position

Cumming Group is hiring a Senior Scheduler in Nashville, Tennessee. The role focuses on developing and managing project schedules, with a preference for candidates experienced in large-scale concrete construction projects. The Senior Scheduler works closely with project teams, clients, and other stakeholders to keep projects on track, and supports project managers across proposed and ongoing projects. The position also includes schedule and risk analysis, cost and resource loading, progress reporting, and construction-site participation. The role provides mentorship to Scheduler I and Scheduler II team members and requires attendance during normal business hours.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of developing and maintaining qualitative and quantitative project risk assessments.
Knowledge of 4D and 5D modeling.
Experience independently performing forensic scheduling analysis of 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.
Ability to deliver quality work and model organizational core values.
Accountability for individual and team goals.
Consistent communication and collaboration with team members and clients.
Ability to build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Proactive participation in self-development to enhance current skills and build skills for career progression.
Dependability, diligence, and thoroughness.
Creativity and resourcefulness in managing projects within compressed timeframes.
Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience on large-scale concrete construction projects.
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 developing quality project schedules at appropriate levels of detail for proposed and ongoing projects.
Develop, monitor, and status schedules, and resolve negative impacts to schedule critical paths.
Provide guidance on design issues, client concerns, and code issues.
Lead project managers, design teams, and contractors in reviewing monthly project progress.
Develop and maintain qualitative and quantitative project risk assessments.
Develop and maintain 4D and 5D models.
Manage the development of critical monthly progress reports.
Participate in design verifications and construction site walks.
Support the collection, integration, and reporting of key project data.
Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules.
Perform forensic scheduling analysis, including review of clients’ 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 scheduling implications, escalating issues when appropriate.
Mentor Scheduler I and Scheduler II team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.