Project Scheduler - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Full medical/dental insurance

401(K) plan

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Washington is seeking a Project Scheduler to develop complex Integrated Master Schedules and ensure compliance with federal and contractor processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of construction scheduling experience and expertise in Primavera P6. Responsibilities include evaluating schedules for risk and collaborating cross-functionally. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including full medical insurance and a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling.
• Expertise in CPM scheduling and analysis.
• Certifications in scheduling preferred.
• Experience supporting vertical construction, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in CM/ENG or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex Integrated Master Schedules.
• Evaluate schedules for compliance and risk.
• Collaborate across projects for alignment.
• Provide timely reporting to stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, procurement strategy sessions, and coordination meetings.
• Provide onsite support and occasional travel.

Skills

Primavera P6 expertise

Construction scheduling

Communication skills

CPM methodologies

Federal government processes

Project controls

Federal/GC processes knowledge

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Scheduling certifications (preferred)

Tools

MSP

Smart PM

SV

Smart PM

Primavera Risk

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.

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.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.

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