Senior Program Scheduler - Civil Infrastructure Construction

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.  

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to support a portfolio of high-value civil infrastructure projects. This is a New York Metro-based hybrid role, with on-site presence required 2–3 days per week.

The Senior Program Scheduler will develop integrated master schedules, identify risks early, and ensure alignment across teams, contractors, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring leadership abilities, deep expertise in Primavera P6, strong construction sequencing knowledge, and the ability to translate technical data into executive-level insights. A technical background and strong interpersonal skills are key to collaborating effectively and driving program success.

Success in this position requires strong construction scheduling knowledge, the ability to lead across functions, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Ideally, we're seeking someone with a technical foundation and the communication skills to engage teams and stakeholders at all levels.
 

Responsibilities:  

• Lead the development and management of integrated master schedules across a portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
• Create, update, and analyze detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, applying Critical Path Method (CPM) principles. Develop both high-level and detailed look-ahead schedules (1, 3, and 6 months) to support planning and execution.
• Translate schedule data into clear, actionable insights using Tableau and other reporting tools. Prepare monthly progress reports and executive-level dashboards to communicate schedule status, risks, and trends.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of schedules for adherence to client standard operating procedures (SOPs) and industry scheduling best practices (i.e. PMIPMBOK).
• Identify and track key performance indices to ensure schedule quality and timeliness and adherence to client SOPs and industry scheduling best practices.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to gather input, validate schedule logic, and ensure alignment across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Review and validate engineering, procurement, and construction logic. Identify and communicate potential schedule risks, delays, and float path changes early to support proactive decision-making.
• Perform resource loading and utilization analysis to identify over- or under-allocation. Track quantities and progress using S-curves and other forecasting tools.
• Develop conceptual schedules from limited project information and apply rolling wave planning techniques to refine schedules as project details evolve.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of hands-on scheduling experience in civil infrastructure construction, including roads, bridges, utilities, or transit systems.
• Experience managing schedules across multiple concurrent projects or large-scale programs is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 for schedule development, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with Tableau or similar tools for data visualization and executive reporting.
• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM), resource loading, and earned value management.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• AACE International certification (e.g., PSP – Planning & Scheduling Professional).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including contractors, engineers, and project managers.
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