Project Scheduler - Construction

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

Job summary

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Scheduler to join their construction services team in Harrisburg. This hybrid role involves leading project scheduling efforts, collaborating with project managers, and ensuring timely delivery of infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project scheduling and a strong understanding of construction processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in complex, multi-contractor project scheduling.
• Strong ability to translate design documents into actionable schedules.
• Experience managing multiple project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Communication skills

Field construction knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta PowerProject

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

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.

Job 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 using Primavera P6 and Asta 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 OR 7+ years of hands-on experience in complex, multi-contractor project scheduling.
• Proficiency in CPM scheduling techniques and 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 range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and depends on factors such as education, experience, and location.

About Us

Michael Baker International has been solving complex infrastructure challenges for over 80 years. With nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on projects from roads and bridges to environmental restoration and overseas construction. We are committed to diversity, innovation, and integrity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free workplace. We encourage qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status.