Senior Construction Scheduler - PMCM

Dar; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm seeks a Senior Construction Scheduler to oversee and develop construction schedules for major rail and transit projects. The ideal candidate will have 6–10 years of experience in construction schedule development and strong technical skills in Primavera P6. This role will require excellent communication and analytical abilities to produce high-quality schedules and reports while collaborating effectively with clients and project teams. The position is located in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in construction schedule development, preferably in rail projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of CPM scheduling principles vital.
• PMI and/or AACEI certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Facilitate schedule development workshops with stakeholders.
• Review contractor-prepared schedules; provide corrective actions.
• Conduct critical path and float path analyses to manage risks.
• Produce concise schedule reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Construction schedule development

Primavera P6

Technical writing

Delay analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) is the founding company of the Dar Group, an international consortium of professional service firms. Through its 18,000 staff members, Dar Group assists clients in over 100 countries around the world. Dedicated to planning, designing, engineering, and project managing facilities, installations and structures, Dar Group further contributes to the sustainable advance of communities worldwide. Undermentioned shows ranking of Dar Group among the top 225 companies worldwide. For more information, you may visit https://dar.com

The Senior Construction Scheduler will lead the review and management of contractor schedule submittals—including baselines, monthly updates, recovery schedules, and Time Impact Analyses (TIAs). You will also develop and maintain detailed project schedules for complex design and construction programs. This is an excellent opportunity to apply advanced scheduling expertise to high-profile rail and transit infrastructure projects that are shaping the future of transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update CPM schedules using Primavera P6, incorporating construction logistics, delivery sequencing, phasing, and resource planning in coordination with project teams.
• Facilitate and lead schedule development workshops with project stakeholders.
• Review contractor-prepared baseline, update, recovery, and mitigation schedules; perform detailed root cause analyses of variances and delays; and provide clear recommendations and corrective actions.
• Perform critical path, near-critical path, and float path analyses to identify key drivers and risk areas impacting project delivery.
• Conduct and lead schedule review meetings, providing expert guidance to clients and project teams.
• Produce clear, concise, and technically sound schedule reports and executive presentations for clients and leadership.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of schedule analyses and reports prepared by other team members.
• Maintain strong coordination and communication with clients, contractors, and consultants throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in construction schedule development, schedule review, and delay/claims analysis, preferably within rail and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of CPM scheduling principles, including schedule development, review, oversight, and controls processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required); familiarity with Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing Prospective and Retrospective Time Impact Analyses (TIAs), consistent with AACE Recommended Practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional meetings with project teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• PMI and/or AACEI certifications (e.g., PMP, PSP) preferred.