Construction Scheduler

APSI Construction Management; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

APSI Construction Management is seeking a Scheduler in Atlanta, GA to lead Integrated Master Schedule development for a Brownfield manufacturing facility project. The role requires at least 8 years of scheduling experience and US citizenship due to DoD regulations, with the project located in the Atlanta area and a 6–8 week initial duration.

The candidate will develop IMS baselines, coordinate with stakeholders, validate milestones, manage the IMS, and train the client’s internal scheduler on

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related scheduling experience.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedule development and management.
• Citizenship in the United States is required by DoD regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Integrated Master Schedule baseline.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather IMS data and ensure milestones align with contract requirements.
• Validate critical path and milestones; identify constraints and risks; propose optimization.
• Develop IMS Management Plan and oversee IMS updates and reporting.
• Train client staff on scheduling processes and IMS updates.

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Manufacturing Facility - Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA, US

Salary Range: $170,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Scheduler

Location:Atlanta, GA ( The address listed is for posting purposes only. The project is located in the Atlanta area; the exact location is confidential and will be disclosed during the interview process)

Project Name:Brownfield Manufacturing Facility Renovation/Expansion

Project Duration:6–8 weeks, with potential for extension

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

This role supports a $70–$100M brownfield manufacturing facility project in Atlanta, GA, currently in the early construction and demolition phase, with a significant focus on MEP systems. The scope and duration of the work is subject to change.

Daily Responsibilities:

Integrated Master Schedule Development

• Lead the development of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) baseline
• Engage with project stakeholders to collect necessary information for IMS development
• Validate the alignment between Client’s and Design-Builder’s critical milestones
• Identify missing or circular logic between activities
• Verify the critical path and ensure critical milestones align with contract requirements and key dates
• Flag major constraints – labor, equipment availability, supply chain disruption
• Assess contingency and float risk, and recommend optimization or acceleration options

Integrated Master Schedule Management and Hand-over

• Establish an IMS Management Plan outlining the process of updating, analyzing and reporting on IMS
• Manage the IMS as per established Schedule Management Plan
• Train Client’s internal scheduler on schedule development and updating processes
• A1:Integrated Master Schedule – comprehensive baseline schedule that aligns critical milestones from Client, Design-Builder, and other 3rd party stakeholders (MS Project) to be used by Client’s internal scheduler to manage overall project milestones.
• A2: Basis of Schedule – comprehensive report that explains the rationale, logic, assumptions, and constraints driving the IMS, including risks and critical activity dependencies.
• A3: Schedule Management Plan – detailed process flow for collecting schedule data, updating the schedule, and distributing critical information to key project stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense regulations
• 8+ years of related scheduling experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred
• Manufacturing plant construction or large campus style project is preferred