Project Scheduler - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Full medical/dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Procon is seeking a Project Scheduler to lead complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and perform thorough schedule analyses. You will interface with stakeholders across programs, evaluate TIAs and COs, and drive look-ahead planning.

This role requires strong CPM expertise and a track record with federal or GC projects. The position offers onsite work in DC area, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Primavera P6 with CPM scheduling.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction scheduling with CPM.
• Deep understanding of federal government and general contractor construction processes.
• Experience supporting vertical construction, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and TIAs/COs analyses.
• Strong verbal and written communication for stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree required in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Preferred: certifications in scheduling.
• Expert MSP and Primavera (P6); other scheduling software like SV, SmartPM, Primavera risk are a plus.
• Ability to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) with look-ahead planning and what-if scenario modeling.
• Evaluate construction schedules for compliance, performance, and risk, including TIAs and COs analyses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align scopes of work across concurrent projects.
• Deliver timely reporting by synthesizing data from various sources and communicating scheduling impacts to stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, procurement strategy sessions, and coordination meetings to understand project dynamics.
• Provide onsite support when needed, with travel and potential to work from alternate project offices.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Project reporting

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MSP

Primavera Risk

SV

SmartPM

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks a Project Scheduler. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Expertise in Primavera P6 with demonstrated proficiency in building and analyzing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction scheduling, with a strong track record in CPM methodologies.
• Deep understanding of federal government and general contractor construction processes, including contracts, design documents, and specifications.
• Experience supporting vertical construction, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with large-scale and complex scheduling environments, including development and assessment of Integrated Master Schedules and detailed analysis of TIAs and COs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree required in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred but not required: certifications in scheduling.
• Expert level (MSP) and Primavera (P6) experience. Other scheduling software like SV, Smart PM, Primavera risk are a plus.
• Ability to work onsite.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Develop and manage complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), including look-ahead planning and “what-if” scenario modeling.
• Evaluate construction schedules for compliance, performance, and risk, including thorough assessments of Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and Change Orders (CO).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align scopes of work across concurrent projects.
• Deliver timely and insightful reporting by synthesizing data from various sources and communicating scheduling impacts across program stakeholders.
• Participate proactively in project lifecycle activities—such as design reviews, procurement strategy sessions, and coordination meetings to maintain a deep understanding of project and program dynamics.
• Provide onsite support when needed, with occasional travel and the potential to work from alternate project offices in the future.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.

Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.