Construction Scheduler - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting•Washington, DC

About The Position

Procon is seeking a Senior Scheduler to support construction projects in the federal sector. The role develops and manages complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), assesses construction schedules for compliance, performance, and risk, and communicates scheduling impacts to program stakeholders. The position supports vertical construction, utility, and infrastructure projects, and involves collaboration across concurrent projects and participation in project lifecycle activities. Onsite support may be needed, with occasional travel and the potential to work from alternate project offices in the future. Employment visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Expertise in Primavera P6, with demonstrated proficiency in building and analyzing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction scheduling, with a strong track record in CPM methodologies.
Deep understanding of federal government construction processes, including contracts, design documents, and specifications.
Experience supporting vertical construction, utility, and infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with large-scale or complex scheduling environments, including development and assessment of Integrated Master Schedules and detailed analysis of TIAs and COs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in scheduling.
General contractor experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project (MSP), Schedule Validator, or Primavera Risk Analysis.
A relevant master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage complex Integrated Master Schedules, including look-ahead planning and “what-if” scenario modeling.
Evaluate construction schedules for compliance, performance, and risk, including thorough assessments of Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and Change Orders (CO).
Collaborate cross-functionally to align scopes of work across concurrent projects.
Synthesize data from various sources and deliver timely, insightful reporting that communicates scheduling impacts across program stakeholders.
Participate proactively in project lifecycle activities, including design reviews, procurement strategy sessions, and coordination meetings, to maintain an understanding of project and program dynamics.
Provide onsite support when needed; travel occasionally and potentially work from alternate project offices in the future.