Project Scheduler - Construction

Michael Baker Intl.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Scheduler in Harrisburg to lead project planning and execution for high-impact infrastructure projects. This hybrid role involves developing CPM schedules, collaborating with project managers, and mentoring junior schedulers, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in complex, multi-contractor project scheduling.
• Ability to translate design documents into actionable schedules.
• Experience working within large-scale client programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative scheduling and forecasting efforts across diverse infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed CPM schedules.
• Analyze contractor schedules and assess delay claims.

Skills

CPM scheduling techniques

Excellent communication

Field construction knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta PowerProject

Job description

CONSTRUCTIONSERVICESPRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers,estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Scheduler to join our construction services team in Harrisburg and play a key role in delivering high-impact infrastructure projects! This is a hybrid position and will require someone to sit in the Harrisburg office several days a week. As a lead scheduler, you’ll be at the heart of project planning and execution, collaborating with top-tier project managers and clients. Your expertise will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with excellence. Responsibilities include:

• Lead collaborative scheduling and forecasting efforts across diverse infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed CPM schedules usingPrimavera P6andAsta PowerProject, including cost and resource-loaded timelines.
• Deliver insightful monthly updates and variance reports that keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Analyze contractor schedules, assess delay claims, and support change order evaluations.
• Perform forensic delay and time impact analyses to keep projects on track.
• Identify scope changes and recommend recovery strategies to mitigate risks.
• Facilitate interactive planning and scheduling meetings that drive clarity and momentum.
• Mentor junior schedulers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Capture and document lessons learned to enhance future project performance.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree OR7+ yearsof hands-on experience in complex, multi-contractor project scheduling.
• Proficiency inCPM scheduling techniquesand tools like Primavera and/or Asta PowerProject.
• Strong field construction knowledge and the ability to translate design documents into actionable schedules.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with a knack for simplifying complex data.
• Experience working within large-scale client programs and managing multiple project teams.

COMPENSATION:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $85,816- $130,612 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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