Construction Scheduler – Transit & Building Projects

Peter Scalamandre & Sons Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in New York is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler to support complex transit and building projects. You will manage detailed schedules for projects valued at $100 million - $1B using Oracle Primavera P6. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, over 8 years of scheduling experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a full-time position in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in scheduling for large-scale public infrastructure projects.
• Proven success in scheduling transit infrastructure and vertical construction.
• Ability to work on-site and in hybrid team environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze detailed baseline and progress schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Support design and procurement phases of large-scale projects.
• Conduct critical path analysis and manage monthly schedule updates.
• Generate monthly schedule updates and narrative reports.
• Support TIAs and change management as needed.

Skills

Oracle Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Critical path analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Location: Long Island City, New York

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid to Senior-Level

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler to join our project team supporting complex, high-value transit and building construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of scheduling practices for municipal projects valued at $100 million - $1B, with demonstrated expertise in Oracle Primavera P6. This position plays a critical role in the planning and execution of major public works initiatives, including transit infrastructure and vertical construction for public agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed baseline and progress schedules using Oracle Primavera P6
• Support design, procurement, and construction phases of large-scale projects, including transit facilities, stations, and municipal buildings
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to develop integrated, resource-loaded CPM schedules
• Conduct critical path analysis, identify schedule risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Manage and deliver monthly schedule updates, incorporating actual progress, forecasted completion dates, and narrative reports
• Generate and manage recovery schedules in response to project delays or variances, coordinating with stakeholders to reestablish critical paths and mitigate impacts
• Participate in monthly progress meetings with ownership and agency stakeholders, presenting schedule updates and addressing schedule impacts
• Support change management and delay analysis; assist in Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and claim preparation as needed
• Ensure alignment with contract requirements, agency milestones, and public reporting standards
• Participate in coordination meetings, progress reviews, and audits with public agency clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in scheduling for large-scale public infrastructure projects
• Proven success in scheduling both transit infrastructure (e.g., rail, bus depots, tunnels) and vertical construction (e.g., administrative buildings, maintenance facilities)
• Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and MS Excel; familiarity with other scheduling and reporting tools is a plus
• Experience preparing or analyzing Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and claims preferred but not required
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on-site and in hybrid team environments as project needs dictate
• Prior work on MTA, DDC, Amtrak, Port Authority, and/or similar agency projects

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of public contract requirements and agency-specific scheduling standards
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, subcontractor coordination, and logistics planning