CPM Scheduler (Full-Time)

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck); Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Annual gym reimbursement

Pet insurance

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Construction and CPM Scheduler to join its team in the DC metro area. The role involves developing and managing project schedules, ensuring compliance, and analyzing project risks. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of scheduling experience in construction. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical insurance and unique perks like tuition assistance and pet insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of scheduling experience in construction.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules and narratives.
• Support baseline scheduling during the bid process.
• Analyze production progress and identify risks to schedule.
• Provide status reports for project update meetings.
• Review contractor-submitted baseline and schedule updates.

Skills

Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel (expert level)

Verbal and written communication

Relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about project planning, schedule analysis, and construction performance with experience in scheduling for construction projects?

MBP is looking for a Construction and CPM Scheduler to join our dynamic team in the DC metro area. If you have a strong background in project scheduling and want to make an impact across diverse projects, we want to hear from you. This role offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What You'll Do

As a Construction Scheduler & Analyst, you will play a key role in developing, monitoring, and managing project schedules while ensuring contractor compliance and project success. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage project schedules and narratives using production and budget data.
• Support baseline scheduling during the bid process with estimating and engineering teams.
• Update approved schedules and financial reporting tools to reflect work progress and delays.
• Analyze production progress and identify risks to schedule or budget.
• Provide status reports for weekly and monthly project update meetings.
• Review contractor-submitted baseline and periodic schedule updates.
• Maintain internal project planning schedules and a program master schedule.
• Review and develop time extension requests and post-construction delay analyses.
• Compile and analyze project status reports.

Education/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Microsoft Office Suite with expert skill level in Excel.
• Experience with vertical and horizontal construction projects.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.

Who We Are Looking For

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of scheduling experience in construction.

Education/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Certifications

• PE
• CCM
• PSP
• PMP

What We Offer

We’re focused on providing the tools and support you need to succeed, both personally and professionally. MBP offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off. We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time. Additional benefits include mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth. MBP also covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as your P.E., CCM, PSP, and PMP.

Status

Full-time

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.