Construction Scheduler

IAPMO Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

IAPMO Group is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler to support large-scale North American projects. The role focuses on developing, maintaining and analysing project schedules across the full lifecycle, from design through handover.

You will work with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to monitor progress, forecast completion dates and develop recovery plans to keep projects on track. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with PSP/ PMI-SP certifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in construction scheduling or project controls.
• Experience developing and maintaining schedules for large-scale construction, design-build or EPC projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and CPM scheduling methods.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Monitor progress, update schedules and identify critical path risks and delays.
• Prepare lookahead schedules, progress reports and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to validate progress and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Forecast completion dates and resource requirements.
• Maintain baseline schedules, change logs and schedule records.
• Support project controls, risk assessments and delay analysis.
• Contribute to improving scheduling processes and best practices.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

CPM analysis

Communication

Coordination

Analytical

PMI-SP/PSP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Construction Scheduler

Location: Indianapolis

Employment Type: Full-time

A leading technical engineering and construction organisation is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler to support the delivery of large-scale construction projects across North America.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining and analysing project schedules across the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and final handover.

Working closely with project management, site teams, subcontractors and clients, you will monitor progress, identify potential delays, forecast completion dates and develop recovery plans to keep projects on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, integrating design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress, update schedules and identify critical path risks and potential delays.
• Prepare lookahead schedules, progress reports, schedule variance analysis and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders to validate progress and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Forecast project completion dates and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate schedule records, revisions, baselines and change logs.
• Support project controls, risk assessments and delay analysis.
• Contribute to improving scheduling processes and best practices across project teams.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in construction scheduling or project controls.
• Experience developing and maintaining schedules for large-scale construction, design-build or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, work breakdown structures and resource planning.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential).
• Knowledge of critical path methodology (CPM), schedule analysis and earned value management.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication and coordination skills.
• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Professional scheduling certifications such as PSP or PMI-SP are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus eligibility.
• Health and dental benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development and continuing education support.