Scheduler

Rifenburg Contracting; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Supplemental coverages

Job summary

Rifenburg Companies is seeking a skilled Scheduler to manage and coordinate the CNY C6 project schedule. The role involves close collaboration with operations leadership, Project Managers, engineering, field supervision, subcontractors, procurement, and support departments to align all schedules with ongoing construction activities.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of heavy civil scheduling experience, expertise in CPM scheduling, and proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Requires 5–8 years scheduling experience on heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing CPM schedules.
• Ability to identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery strategies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling activities tied directly to the CNY C6 project throughout all phases of work.
• Work with operations leadership, Project Managers, engineering teams, field supervision, subcontractors, procurement, and support departments assigned to the Project.
• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules tied to ongoing construction operations and milestone-sensitive work activities.
• Participate in operational meetings, planning discussions, schedule reviews, coordination meetings, and project updates tied to ongoing work activities.
• Review sequencing concerns, production impacts, subcontractor activities, schedule changes, delays, and field coordination issues tied to active work areas.
• Identify and address scheduling conflicts, sequencing problems, access restrictions, subcontractor delays, and operational impacts before they affect milestones.
• Coordinate communication between operations, engineering, subcontractors, procurement, field supervision, project controls, and Project leadership throughout the Project.
• Track schedule progress, milestone activities, production updates, recovery efforts, and coordination items tied to assigned work activities.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

The Scheduler manages scheduling activities tied directly to the CNY C6 project and works closely with operations leadership, Project Managers, engineering teams, field supervision, subcontractors, procurement, and support departments to keep project schedules aligned with ongoing construction operations throughout the Project.

The role stays involved in schedule development, sequencing discussions, production tracking, milestone coordination, recovery planning, subcontractor scheduling, and progress updates tied to active work areas across the Project. The Scheduler is expected to maintain visibility on schedule impacts, identify conflicts early, and keep communication between operations, engineering, subcontractors, procurement, and Project leadership as work progresses.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling activities tied directly to the CNY C6 project throughout all phases of work
• Work directly with operations leadership, Project Managers, engineering teams, field supervision, subcontractors, procurement, and support departments assigned to the Project
• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules tied to ongoing construction operations and milestone-sensitive work activities
• Participate in operational meetings, planning discussions, schedule reviews, coordination meetings, and project updates tied to ongoing work activities
• Review sequencing concerns, production impacts, subcontractor activities, schedule changes, delays, and field coordination issues tied to active work areas
• Identify and address scheduling conflicts, sequencing problems, access restrictions, subcontractor delays, and operational impacts before they begin affecting project milestones or production goals
• Coordinate communication between operations, engineering, subcontractors, procurement, field supervision, project controls, and Project leadership throughout the Project
• Track schedule progress, milestone activities, production updates, recovery efforts, and coordination items tied to assigned work activities
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Project Controls, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Utilities, and support departments tied to schedule-sensitive work activities
• Maintain accountability, communication flow, follow-through, and day-to-day coordination throughout project scheduling activities and ongoing construction operations
• Manage scheduling coordination tied to active work fronts, roadway operations, structure work, utility activities, and milestone-sensitive construction operations throughout the Project
• Keep project schedules aligned with Project priorities, production goals, staffing needs, and ongoing construction activities throughout all phases of the Project

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction sequencing and project controls
• Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing CPM schedules
• Ability to identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery strategies
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Primavera P6 (preferred), Microsoft Project, Excel, and scheduling software
• Ability to manage multiple schedule updates in a fast-paced environment

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5-8 years of scheduling experience on heavy civil or infrastructure projects
• Primavera P6 strongly preferred

We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance and various supplemental coverages.

Incomplete Applications will not be forwarded for review.

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