Construction Scheduler - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Procon Consulting, LLC seeks a Senior Scheduler to lead complex Integrated Master Schedules for diverse U.S. projects. The role requires deep CPM expertise, Primavera P6 mastery, and experience with IMS, TIA, and CO analyses.

Strong communication with stakeholders is essential, with occasional onsite support and travel. Candidates should have 10+ years in scheduling, a relevant bachelor's degree, and familiarity with federal construction processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction scheduling experience with CPM focus.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and CPM scheduling methods.
• Strong understanding of federal government construction processes and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex IMS schedules with look-ahead planning.
• Assess schedules for compliance, performance, and risk (TIA and CO).
• Collaborate across projects to align scopes of work.
• Deliver timely reporting and communicate scheduling impacts to stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, procurement strategy, and coordination meetings.
• Provide onsite support and potential travel to project offices.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

IMS / Integrated Master Schedule

Time Impact Analyses (TIA)

Change Orders (CO) analysis

Stakeholder communication

Federal government processes

Travel readiness

MSP / Schedule Validator / risk tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS Project (MSP)

Schedule Validator

Primavera Risk Analysis

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks a Senior Scheduler. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualifications and Skills

• Expertise in Primavera P6 with demonstrated proficiency in building and analyzing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction scheduling, with a strong track record in CPM methodologies.
• Deep understanding of federal government construction processes, including contracts, design documents, and specifications.
• Experience supporting vertical construction, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with large-scale or complex scheduling environments, including development and assessment of Integrated Master Schedules and detailed analysis of TIAs and COs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree required in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred but not required: certifications in scheduling, general contractor experience, and working knowledge of Microsoft Project (MSP), Schedule Validator, Primavera Risk Analysis, or a relevant master’s degree.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and manage complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), including look-ahead planning and “what-if” scenario modeling.
• Evaluate construction schedules for compliance, performance, and risk, including thorough assessments of Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and Change Orders (CO).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align scopes of work across concurrent projects.
• Deliver timely and insightful reporting by synthesizing data from various sources and communicating scheduling impacts across program stakeholders.
• Participate proactively in project lifecycle activities—such as design reviews, procurement strategy sessions, and coordination meetings—to maintain a deep understanding of project and program dynamics.
• Provide onsite support when needed, with occasional travel and the potential to work from alternate project offices in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor