Construction Scheduling Specialist

YA Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YA is seeking an experienced Scheduling Consultant to independently coordinate and manage construction schedules across multiple projects. You will inspect sites, analyze project documents, and update schedules while communicating findings to stakeholders and balancing financial and operational considerations.

The role requires a degree in construction management or related field, 1–4 years of scheduling experience, and proficiency with CPM techniques and scheduling software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, in construction management, engineering or equivalent field, preferred
• 1-4 years in a construction scheduling experience
• PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) certification, preferred
• Experience using critical path method (CPM) techniques to analyze construction project schedules
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, and ASTA Powerproject
• Experience with builder’s risk insurance policies, construction claims management, and managing contractors
• Experience working on data centers / semiconductors, preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team towards a common purpose
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interface with various stakeholders and clients

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the construction planning and scheduling process
• Conduct forensic analysis of project schedules and contemporaneous documentation
• Perform inspections of construction project sites and evaluate progress
• Review and organize large amounts of project documents and data
• Perform schedule delay analysis to establish cause and extent of delays
• Evaluate construction productivity and progress data and costs
• Assess impact of project changes and delays and communicate findings
• Monitor and manage timelines, expenses, and other factors for clients
• Prepare technical project reports and maintain job files and deliverables
• Interface with contractors, clients and other department staff regularly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communications skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

YA is seeking an experienced Scheduling Consultant to independently coordinate and manage construction schedules across multiple projects. You will inspect sites, analyze project documents, and update schedules while communicating findings to stakeholders and balancing financial and operational considerations.

The role requires a degree in construction management or related field, 1–4 years of scheduling experience, and proficiency with CPM techniques and scheduling software.