Construction Scheduler

Our client is a leading Boston-based construction firm specializing in heavy civil and infrastructure projects across New England.

Founded 100 years ago, the company is renowned for its work on complex projects like the "Big Dig," MBTA transit improvements, and critical highway and bridge projects.

Known for its technical expertise, innovative methods, and commitment to safety, our client has a strong legacy in shaping Boston's infrastructure landscape.

Our client emphasizes sustainability, community engagement, and skilled workforce development.

Position Responsibilities

• Collect and integrate construction progress data from field staff, relevant submittals, RFIs, PCOs, and DCRs to update the project schedule.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain CPM (Critical Path Method) construction schedules, which may include cost and / or resource allocation.
• Examine float paths and critical activities to prepare attachments and appendices for progress update reports.
• Generate and review the Differences Report for progress updates.
• Incorporate payment requisition information and feedback from owners into the P6 Schedule.
• Collaborate with project team members to perform regular schedule updates, maintenance, and "what-if" scenario analysis.
• Develop and integrate change management sub-schedules into the master schedule, conducting analyses to evaluate schedule gains and losses.
• Review, analyze, and prepare reports on change management for time extension requests.
• Prepare management reports, pay applications, identify controlling and driving activities, and perform delay analyses to determine causes of schedule slippage and create recovery plans.
• Develop lookahead schedules, cash flow projections, and manpower curves.
• Facilitate planning meetings to review lookahead schedules with field staff, incorporate feedback, and distribute updated schedules to stakeholders.
• Lead schedule-related discussions and presentations in relevant meetings.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of construction scheduling experience on active projects.
• Proficiency in scheduling and schedule analysis using Primavera P6.
• Prior scheduling experience in heavy civil, highway, or rail transit projects is preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of planning and scheduling systems, principles, and practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with strong time management skills, able to work independently and collaborate as needed.
• Additional certifications are a plus, including Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals, OSHA 10, PSP, PMI, PE.

Benefits

• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Maternity and paternity benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefit program
10 days ago