Construction Scheduler II - Henderson Building Solutions

Colonial Group; Washington, Chantilly (District of Columbia, VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Construction Scheduler II in Washington, DC to plan, develop, and maintain project schedules across the lifecycle. You will partner with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure alignment with milestones and budgets.

The role requires 3–5 years of scheduling experience and proficiency in scheduling software, with strong communication and analytical skills to forecast trends and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in construction or engineering preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• 3-5 years of construction scheduling experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using MS Project, Primavera P6, Outbuild, or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate schedule risks, delays, and opportunities with project managers and field leaders.
• Assist with resource planning, schedule optimization, and timeline adjustments.
• Perform schedule analysis and identify critical path impacts and forecasting trends.
• Report forecasted activities and cash flow analysis with recommendations.
• Generate detailed scheduling reports, forecasts, and progress updates.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to incorporate design activities into schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement, construction, commissioning, and field teams to align execution and milestones.
• Advise on schedule-related claims, risks, and recovery strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in construction or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Outbuild

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.