Construction Scheduler

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction in New York City is seeking a Project Scheduler to keep project schedules accurate, update timelines, and support recovery plans across multiple sites. You will produce CPM schedules, monitor variances, generate progress reports, and collaborate with construction teams to protect milestone dates and overall project performance.

The role requires strong data analysis, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Scheduling, Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of scheduling experience.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6 and standard scheduling methodologies.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce project schedule related reports (progress, CPM, Overall Schedule, Near-Term).
• Conduct weekly schedule progress updates with construction teams.
• Monitor schedule deviations and assist recovery planning.
• Maintain records of scope changes, trends and variances affecting schedule performance.
• Analyze critical and near-critical paths and communicate deviations from baselines.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Scheduling principles

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Scheduling/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

The Project Scheduler plays a vital role in a construction project, helping to manage both time and resources to ensure work is completed on time. Their primary responsibility is to keep existing project schedules accurate and up-to-date, assist the team in mitigating any schedule impacts, and provide all the schedule-based reports to the construction teams on a timely basis.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Produce project schedule related reports for the project teams (schedule progress reports, Critical path, Overall Schedule, Near-Term, etc.).
• Perform weekly schedule progress updates with construction teams.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist project teams in developing recovery plans.
• Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
• Analyze critical and near-critical paths and communicate any deviations from baseline milestones and paths to the team.
• Make recommendations to manage float and (re)sequence activities (if required) to achieve project milestone dates and interim target completion dates.
• Verify schedule integrity and evaluate logic, constructability, and float paths.
• Apply standardized work breakdown structures and milestones to develop project schedules collaboratively with the project team, enhancing overall project performance.
• At the completion of the project, develop and record the project’s historical schedule information and lessons learned‚ for future use.
• Support the Request for Proposal process by developing or reviewing project schedules for team presentation
• Produce weekly and monthly Department reports summarizing the status of all current active projects
• Assist with producing data analysis of all schedules including average slip based on standard milestones, lead times, and common delays.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Scheduling, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field is a plus
• At least 2 years of scheduling experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the use of modern planning and scheduling principals, methodologies, techniques and tools
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large data volumes
• Strong problem‑solving skills and flexibility
• Strong can‑do attitude and flexibility to pivot in a fast‑paced environment

Computer Systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of scheduling software including Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6

Salary Information

• To the extent that this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range is $80,000-$130,000. This range encompasses ALL levels of construction scheduler.

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