Construction Scheduling Manager (Aviation)

LVI Associates; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Scheduling Manager in St. Louis to oversee project timelines for large-scale vertical construction projects. The role involves developing project schedules, managing internal timelines, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of experience in scheduling, and be proficient in Primavera P6. This position offers competitive salary and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Expertise in vertical construction logistics and sequencing.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including cost and resource loading.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Lead planning sessions and scheduling workshops with project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish and approve baseline schedules.
• Identify and communicate scheduling risks and mitigation strategies.
• Promote continuous improvement in scheduling practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of experience in scheduling or a related construction field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Scheduling Manager to lead the development and oversight of detailed project timelines for large-scale vertical construction projects in the hundred-million to multi-billion dollar range. This role plays a critical part in both active project execution and proposal development, offering strategic insights into scheduling trends, risks, and performance metrics for operational and executive teams.

The Scheduling Manager will manage internal schedules and evaluate those submitted by external partners. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of vertical construction methods, site logistics, materials, equipment, labor planning, and sequencing. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

LVI Associates provided pay range

This range is provided by LVI Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Lead planning sessions and scheduling workshops with project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish and approve baseline schedules.
• Update schedules with current data and assess impacts to critical paths.
• Forecast performance based on progress and productivity metrics.
• Identify and communicate scheduling risks and mitigation strategies.
• Create contingency plans and alternative scheduling scenarios.
• Maintain documentation to support dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Conduct schedule audits and peer reviews.
• Integrate labor and cost tracking into schedule frameworks.
• Promote continuous improvement in scheduling practices.
• Provide training and mentorship on scheduling tools and techniques.

Additional Expectations

• Champion safety and model safe practices on-site.
• Maintain consistent attendance and meet project deadlines.
• Build strong relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Thrive in a collaborative, matrix-style organizational structure.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in scheduling or a related construction field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Expertise in vertical construction logistics, sequencing, materials, and crew planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including cost and resource loading.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex project documentation and identify trends.

Preferred:

• On-site experience in vertical construction (role is primarily field-based).
• Experience with Earned Value Management EVM or productivity analysis.
• Ability to anticipate project performance and proactively address scheduling risks.
• Background in industrial or high-rise construction environments.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Building Construction