Construction Project Scheduler - Philadelphia, PA

cmtsllc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

life and long-term disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

cmtsllc is seeking a Scheduler to manage complex project schedules and ensure timely delivery on infrastructure projects. This role involves collaborating with project teams, analyzing progress, and reporting on schedule performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering and 5-10 years of experience in project scheduling. CMTS offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in project scheduling on large construction programs.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant scheduling software.
• Knowledge of cost engineering and scheduling practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex project schedules for efficient delivery.
• Coordinate project schedules per execution philosophies.
• Perform contractor schedule reviews and quality assurance.

Skills

Project scheduling

Primavera Scheduling Software

MS Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Cost engineering principles

Time impact analysis

Construction claims

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide. We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

Scheduler manages complex project schedules to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. Develop and maintain detailed schedules, analyze progress and risks, and support decision‑making through forecasting and scenario planning. The role involves close collaboration with project teams, reporting on schedule performance, and contributing to claims or dispute analysis. Scheduler may also provide leadership by mentoring junior staff and establishing scheduling best practices.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or other related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• 5‑10 years of experience in project or program scheduling on large construction programs.
• Advanced proficiency in specified software including, but not limited to, Primavera Scheduling Software, MS Office Applications including Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of cost engineering and scheduling.
• Experience with time impact analysis.
• Experience with construction claims and change orders.
• Flexibility in schedule based on assigned schedule and duties.
• Primavera P6 proficiency
• WBS knowledgeable

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the preparation of project schedules based on defined project execution philosophies.
• Perform contractor schedule reviews for contract conformance and quality assurance.
• Evaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget and schedule.
• Perform time impact analysis of project schedule delays and potential claims.
• Participate in change order negotiations.
• Perform Critical Path and Earned Value analyses.
• Identify schedule related problems which arise during project execution and recommend corrective actions and creative solutions.
• Conduct construction/project site visits for progress reporting.
• Review contractor’s weekly and monthly schedule progress, prepare narrative of findings, submit and present to management for decision making.
• Review and evaluate contractor recovery schedules.
• Perform cost analysis in support of design and construction phases of capital projects.
• Analyze actual expenditures versus budget performance.
• Prepare cost‑loaded schedule to support comprehensive cash flow projections.
• Understand, interpret and apply contracts, policies and procedures within Build LACCD guidelines.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites based on assigned schedule and duties.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high‑impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Collaborative and growth‑focused team environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• CMTS, LLC offers 100% company‑paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long‑term disability insurance coverage for the employee.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Salary Requirements

• DOE

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.