Project Scheduler — Hybrid/On-Site CPM Planning

DLR Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Project Scheduler to support complex project delivery across multiple offices, including Kansas City. You will create and maintain resource-loaded CPM schedules, coordinate with design teams, and monitor progress to ensure milestones meet budget and timeline constraints.

The role requires hands-on scheduling, strong communication, and ability to mitigate risks. Benefits include a comprehensive package and a 4-day in-office model with some Fridays flexible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, construction industry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of scheduling experience.
• High proficiency in scheduling tool, preferably Microsoft Project.
• Dynamic and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Understanding of project management principles, including critical path analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, including tasks, dependencies, durations, assigned resources, and milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and other stakeholders to gather accurate information and ensure the schedule reflects the complete scope of project activities.
• Track project progress, update schedules regularly, and ensure changes are clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform critical path analyses to identify key tasks, potential delays, and schedule impacts.
• Proactively identify and mitigate scheduling risks to maintain project timelines and budget integrity.
• Adjust schedules as necessary to keep projects on track and minimize exposure to risk.
• Integrate internal project schedules with design and construction partner schedules across a variety of contract types and delivery models.
• Support project teams in allocating and managing resources effectively to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Provide schedule inputs for revenue projections, Planifi workplans, INDEPRO tracking, and QC reviews.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and key insights clearly and proactively to all stakeholders.
• Prepare and present schedule reports to project teams and leadership, including financial and resource projections based on resource-loaded schedules.
• Support business development initiatives by preparing proposed schedules and contributing to RFQ, RFP, and interview processes as needed.

Skills

Project scheduling

Microsoft Project

Cross-functional collaboration

Critical Path Method

Resource allocation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design/Construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

DLR Group is seeking a Project Scheduler to support complex project delivery across multiple offices, including Kansas City. You will create and maintain resource-loaded CPM schedules, coordinate with design teams, and monitor progress to ensure milestones meet budget and timeline constraints.

The role requires hands-on scheduling, strong communication, and ability to mitigate risks. Benefits include a comprehensive package and a 4-day in-office model with some Fridays flexible.