Construction Scheduler - Columbus, OH Ohio - Columbus, Ohio

Proactive Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Columbus, OH is seeking a Construction Scheduler to develop and manage project timelines for large infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to sequence tasks and monitor progress against milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field or 6+ years of scheduling experience, and expert use of Primavera P6 and MS Office. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field required
• OR Bachelor degree plus 6+ years of construction scheduling experience in lieu of degree
• 6+ years of full-time, professional construction scheduling experience for Owner/GC preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze construction documents to develop project scope understanding.
• Review Primavera P6 baseline schedules for gaps and inaccuracies; provide formal comments.
• Evaluate monthly contractor schedule updates and document delays and health insights.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of contractor schedule submittals for contractual compliance.
• Develop EVM curves and perform CPM and earned value analyses.
• Monitor progress, identify schedule risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports for senior management and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational & planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Education

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

6+ years Construction Scheduling experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Your Role

The Construction Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining project timelines to ensure construction activities are completed efficiently and on schedule. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to sequence tasks, allocate resources, and track progress against planned milestones. By analyzing delays, adjusting schedules, and identifying potential risks, they help keep projects on track, minimize disruptions, and support timely, cost-effective project delivery.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

OR

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution, supplemented by a minimum of six (6) additional years of Construction Scheduling experience in lieu of the specified degree

What You'll Need to Get the Job Done

• Minimum of six (6) years of full-time, professional Construction Scheduling experience working for an Owner or General Contractor, preferably on public works or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (latest version, including P6 v19 or newer) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce technical reports
• Highly developed organizational, analytical, and planning competencies
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary project teams
• Working knowledge of cost engineering principles, construction scheduling methodologies, and schedule forensics

What You'll Do

• Analyze and interpret detailed construction documents (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil) to develop a comprehensive understanding of project scope
• Review Contractor Primavera P6 baseline schedules to identify scope gaps, missing logic, milestone inconsistencies, critical path validity, and cost-loading accuracy; provide formalized technical review comments using standardized templates
• Evaluate monthly Contractor schedule updates, documenting milestone delays, critical path impacts, and overall schedule health through structured reporting
• Perform QA/QC reviews of contractor schedule submittals to ensure contractual compliance
• Develop Earned Value Management (EVM) curves and perform associated performance analysis Conduct critical path method (CPM) and earned value analyses to assess schedule performance
• Monitor construction progress, identify schedule risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to recover or improve project timelines
• Develop or review preliminary construction schedules based on design documents and specifications
• Generate and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) derived from Primavera schedules and EVM data; prepare variance reports including root cause analysis and recovery recommendations
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIA) utilizing Window Analysis techniques, incorporating both contemporaneous and forensic schedule evaluation methodologies
• Interpret contract documents to determine scope applicability and evaluate entitlement for compensable and non-compensable time extensions
• Communicate schedule-related issues effectively during project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve concerns
• Maintain and update program-level and master schedules, ensuring consistency with established coding structures, layouts, and reporting standards
• Prepare technical reports as required by senior management
• Conduct site visits, attend coordination meetings, and validate contractor-reported progress against actual field conditions.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.