Senior Scheduler
About this role
Organizational Responsibilities Organizational Responsibilities
Planning & Schedule Development
• Develop and manage complex project schedules independently using Primavera P6. • Lead schedule development for large capital programs or multi-project portfolios. • Oversee integration of contract requirements and deliverables into baseline schedules. • Facilitate interactive planning sessions with diverse, cross-functional stakeholders. • Establish schedule standards, SOPs, and governance models for broader team adoption.
Schedule Monitoring & Controls
• Perform high-level progress updates, forecasting, and earned value analysis. • Analyze schedule variances, identify root causes, and provide mitigation strategies. • Lead review and quality control of schedule submittals across multiple projects. • Enforce disciplined use of baselines, updates, and revisions in line with PMA standards.
Schedule Analysis & Forensics
• Perform or oversee what-if scenario planning and delay/time impact analysis. • Evaluate entitlement claims, prepare defensible analysis, and provide expert recommendations. • Interpret and communicate complex delay issues to clients and stakeholders in clear written and verbal formats. • Select and apply appropriate delay analysis methodologies based on scenario context.
Reporting & Communication
• Lead the development of executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and narratives. • Communicate schedule insights and recommendations to non-schedulers and executives. • Identify critical path deviations, risk factors, and performance drivers for leadership review. • Collaborate with stakeholders to align schedule reporting with project and business objectives.
Mentorship & Leadership
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior schedulers. • Provide technical leadership across project teams and support internal training efforts. • Promote the adoption of PMA scheduling best practices across accounts and regions.
Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in scheduling/project controls. • Recognized expertise in CPM scheduling theory, Primavera P6, and schedule forensics. • Strong knowledge of construction lifecycles and operational project workflows. • Demonstrated leadership in managing schedule strategy and client relationships. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to work independently and assume a lead role on technical and strategic matters.