Scheduling Manager – Large Commercial Construction Projects

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized commercial construction management firm is seeking a Scheduling Manager to oversee project scheduling activities across large-scale, complex construction projects. This organization delivers high-profile projects nationally and is known for operational excellence, collaborative project delivery, and innovation in planning and scheduling practices.

Position Summary

The Scheduling Manager oversees scheduling functions for one or more major construction projects, leading scheduling engineers and project staff to develop, maintain, and monitor comprehensive CPM project schedules.

This role partners closely with operations, preconstruction, procurement, and project leadership to ensure proactive schedule management, risk mitigation, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full Critical Path Method (CPM) baseline schedules for large construction projects

• Lead and supervise scheduling staff or consultants assigned to project scheduling functions

• Monitor progress, perform monthly schedule updates with narratives, and generate look-ahead schedules

• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and VDC teams

• Integrate BIM/4D modeling and logistics planning into project schedules

• Apply Last Planner System (LPS) methodologies to project execution

• Perform schedule audits and risk/gap analyses using diagnostic software tools

• Develop cost- and resource-loaded schedules and conduct earned value analysis

• Prepare schedule recovery and acceleration plans, including “What-If” scenarios

• Support Business Development efforts with scheduling input for proposals and presentations

• Provide training and mentorship on scheduling tools and best practices

• Engage clients as a planning and scheduling subject matter expert

• Maintain regional historical schedule data and production rate databases

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field

• Minimum 8+ years of related construction scheduling experience

• Experience on large-scale construction projects ($100M+)

• Advanced proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 or similar scheduling platforms

• Experience using schedule diagnostic and comparison tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse or similar)

• Strong understanding of contract documents, scopes of work, and construction sequencing

• Knowledge of lean construction, continuous improvement methods, and scheduling risk management

• Strong leadership, presentation, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage concurrent priorities and supervise scheduling personnel

Work Environment

This role requires regular presence at active construction sites and collaboration in office settings. Candidates must be able to navigate construction environments, including climbing stairs and ladders, walking active job sites, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Limited travel may be required.