Construction Scheduler II - Henderson Building Solutions

Henderson Engineers; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Hours

Casual Dress Code

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Job summary

Henderson Engineers, Inc. seeks a Construction Scheduler II to drive planning, forecasting, and reporting for complex construction projects. You will partner with PMs, engineers, and field teams to maintain schedules and evaluate risks across preconstruction through commissioning.

The role requires 3–5 years in scheduling, proficiency with MS Project and Primavera P6, and strong communication skills. On-site work with travel expectations. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in field relevant to construction or engineering preferred. Years of relevant experience considered in lieu of education.
• 3–5 years of experience in construction scheduling.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using MS Project, Primavera P6, Outbuild, or similar tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Henderson Building Solutions core competencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate and non-routine planning and scheduling for multiple small projects.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers and field leaders to keep schedules current and flag risks.
• Assist with resource planning, schedule optimization, and timeline adjustments.
• Apply scheduling principles to collect, analyze, and validate data.
• Analyze schedule and identify critical path impacts, delays, and trends.
• Report forecasted activities and cash flow analyses with recovery recommendations.
• Generate detailed scheduling reports, forecasts, and progress updates.
• Coordinate with engineering to incorporate design activities into schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement, construction, commissioning, and field teams on milestones.
• Communicate schedule impacts of changes and align with leaders.
• Assess impacts of client changes, field conditions, and change orders on schedules.
• Advise teams on schedule‑related risks and recovery strategies.
• Complete scheduling software training and stay current on industry practices.

Skills

Scheduling software

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in construction/engineering

Tools

Outbuild

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Henderson, We're About More Than Just Buildings

We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do

We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission‑critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.

It's How We're Different

We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee‑owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream‑up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3

Position Summary

The Construction Scheduler II plays a critical role in the planning, execution, and successful delivery of construction projects by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules throughout the project lifecycle. Partnering closely with project managers, engineers, superintendents, procurement teams, commissioning teams, trade partners, and other project stakeholders, this position provides schedule development, forecasting, progress tracking, and reporting that support informed decision‑making and successful project outcomes.

The Construction Scheduler II monitors project performance, evaluates schedule impacts, performs critical path analysis, and identifies risks that may affect project timelines, resources, and financial performance. Through schedule forecasting, variance analysis, and collaboration across project teams, this role helps drive schedule accuracy, accountability, and visibility while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement across Henderson Building Solutions projects.

This position may support complex mission‑critical and hyperscale infrastructure projects requiring sophisticated schedule development, coordination across multiple stakeholders, and proactive management of project milestones from preconstruction through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate and non‑routine planning and scheduling assignments for multiple small projects under general supervision.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with project managers and field leaders to keep schedules current and communicate potential schedule risks, delays, and opportunities.
• Assist project managers with resource planning, schedule optimization, and project timeline adjustments.
• Apply scheduling principles and techniques to collect, analyze, and validate schedule data.
• Perform schedule analysis and identify critical path impacts, potential delays, and forecasting trends.
• Proactively report forecasted activities and cash flow analysis, offering recommendations to address schedule variances and timeline discrepancies.
• Generate detailed scheduling reports, forecasts, and progress updates for project managers and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design activities are accurately incorporated into project schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement, construction, commissioning, and field teams to maintain alignment between project execution and schedule milestones.
• Proactively communicate engineering and construction activity impacts and coordinate schedule adjustments with project leaders.
• Analyze schedule impacts associated with client changes, field conditions, change orders, trade partner performance, and other project influences.
• Advise project teams on potential schedule‑related claims, risks, and recovery strategies.
• Complete all scheduling software training designated by HBS and remain current on industry best practices, technologies, and scheduling methodologies.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of construction sequencing, procurement practices, and critical path scheduling concepts.
• Actively pursue advanced training opportunities, certifications, and professional development.
• Adhere to established scheduling processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and project outcomes.
• Support the advancement of scheduling and project controls capabilities across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in field relevant to construction or engineering preferred. Years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of requisite education.
• 3‑5 years of years in construction scheduling required.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Outbuild, or similar scheduling platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in HBS core competencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mission critical, hyperscale, data center, advanced manufacturing, or other complex construction projects.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission critical, manufacturing, or data center construction projects.
• Knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling, schedule forecasting, and schedule recovery planning.
• Familiarity with project cost loading, cash flow forecasting, and schedule‑based revenue forecasting.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel required, approximately 5‑10%.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Let's Talk Perks

We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.

Culture

• Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
• Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
• Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
• Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
• Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
• Receptive and Forward‑Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
• Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)

Benefits

• Industry‑leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
• Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
• Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
• Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
• Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
• Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)

Pay Transparency

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

Washington, D.C. Salary Range: $102,080 - $153,120

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E‑Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment. All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.

More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.