Sr. Construction Project Scheduler

About the Position 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Construction Project Scheduler to join our team! In this role, you will apply your expertise in Primavera P6, scheduling, and risk analysis to review, analyze, and optimize contractor-prepared schedules for large, complex public works infrastructure projects in the highways/roads sector. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to evaluate schedule feasibility, mitigate risks, and deliver insightful analyses that ensure project success.  

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in the greater Washington DC metro area. 

Responsibilities 

• Review and analyze contractor prepared CPM schedules, baseline schedules, and monthly schedule updates to identify critical paths, near critical paths, milestone impacts, phasing shifts and potential trends. 
• Analyze schedules for opportunities to reduce schedule critical path duration and recover delays by creating and analyzing what-if schedules. 
• Analyze contractor delay claims through the application of forensic scheduling principles for merit, quantity, concurrent delays, excusable versus inexcusable delays, compensable versus non-compensable delays, et cetera. 
• Continuous analysis of schedules and provision of alternatives and expected outcomes to avoid any schedule delays.  
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to schedules for purposes of reporting key performance indicators (KPIs). 
• Apply schedule risk management techniques for risk management purposes; support risk register updates; support risk assessment to prepare for contingencies. 
• Prepare and present schedule analysis presentations.  

Skills and Attributes 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. 
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships. 
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.  
• 10+ years’ experience with CPM construction scheduling utilizing Primavera P6 with large, complex projects in transit (bus or rail), transportation (roads, highways, or bridges), or aviation (airports) industries.  
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).  
• Forensic CPM scheduling skills regarding analyzing delay claims, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Project Analyzer, etc.)  
• Experience creating and presenting technical presentations in group settings and meetings.  
• Experience in risk analysis techniques for CPM schedules (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis).  
• Highly proficient in scheduling utilizing Oracle Primavera P6. 
• Experience with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, MS Project, Bluebeam, RSMeans, etc.)   
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365/Suite (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.  
• PMP, PMI-SP, and/or AACE PSP certification.   
• Expert level forensic scheduling skills, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, and Project Analyzer).  
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, or