Construction Scheduler - Education / Government

Turner & Townsend; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is seeking a Scheduler in Washington, DC, to manage project schedules throughout various phases from design to closeout. The ideal candidate will have over five years of scheduling experience, particularly in construction, and be proficient with Primavera and Microsoft Project. The role offers a salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 and emphasizes a work-life balance in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of scheduling experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with projects costing over $5 million.
• Certification of PSP or PMI-SP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply scheduling best practices.
• Develop and maintain high-level master schedules.
• Coordinate schedule activities between various projects.
• Travel to project sites and assess schedule progress.

Skills

Construction scheduling best practices

Project management communication

Reading architectural and MEP drawings

Resource loading

Time Impact Analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Scheduler to provide consulting and support services within the planning and scheduling function.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply construction industry standard scheduling best practices.
• Develop and maintain high-level master schedules to manage projects through design, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout phases.
• Generate and update detailed project schedules based on drawing reviews and input from project stakeholders.
• Review contractor construction schedules for compliance with contract requirements, use of scheduling best practices, progress, and changes.
• Coordinate schedule activities between various projects and stakeholders.
• Prepare or review Time Impact Analyses and provide recommendations for impact mitigation.
• Travel to project sites and assess schedule progress in the field.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field of study.
• Minimum of five (5) years of scheduling experience in the construction industry, with experience in building construction preferred.
• Scheduling experience on at least one (1) project with a minimum cost of $5,000,000.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Experience with developing, maintaining, and reviewing project schedules, including experience with cost and resource loading.
• Capable of reading and interpreting architectural and MEP drawings.
• Experience being in the field during construction.
• Knowledge of project management information system (PMIS) implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Strong communication skills and capacity to develop and maintain relationships with Project Managers, Owners, Contractors, and other project team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word and Excel.
• Certification of PSP or PMI-SP a plus.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $50,000.00–$60,000.00

Equal Opportunity

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.