Scheduler - Owners Rep

Metric DCX; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler to join its growing team in Kansas City. You will manage project schedules, resources, and timelines, collaborating with project teams, owners, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to develop, maintain, and recover schedules and ensure on-time delivery.

The role focuses on developing master schedules, monitoring progress, and performing TIAs for change orders and delay claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience as Construction Scheduler/Project Controls Manager or similar on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling and project management tools.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, ASTA Powerproject, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master development schedules and cost/resource-loaded baseline schedules.
• Prepare and maintain monthly project schedule updates per contract requirements.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate with owners, subcontractors and teams on reporting requirements.
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIA) related to changes and delays.
• Assess impacts of changes in means, methods and sequencing.
• Document delays, impacts, alternate work plans, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop schedule recovery options and recommendations.
• Prepare monthly schedule update reports and narratives.
• Develop and maintain schedule dashboards and QA/QC reviews.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Project controls

Schedule development

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

ASTA Powerproject

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading construction and property consultancy is looking for an experienced Construction Scheduler to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction scheduling or project controls professional who enjoys working on complex projects, collaborating with project teams, and helping clients successfully deliver their desired project outcomes.

About the Role

The Construction Scheduler will play a critical role in managing project schedules, resources, and timelines. You’ll work closely with project management teams, owners, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain schedules, assess project impacts, identify risks, and develop recovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master development schedules and cost/resource-loaded baseline schedules.
• Prepare and maintain monthly project schedule updates in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project progress, critical activities, milestones, and schedule performance.
• Work with project teams, owners, and subcontractors on scheduling requirements and progress reporting.
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIA) related to change orders and delay claims.
• Analyze the impact of changes in construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Support project teams in documenting delays, impacts, alternate work plans, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop schedule recovery alternatives and recommendations.
• Prepare monthly schedule update reports and concise project schedule narratives.
• Develop and maintain schedule performance dashboards.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of project schedules.
• Collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to add value and improve project outcomes.
• Support other project and scheduling initiatives as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Previous experience as a Construction Scheduler, Project Controls Manager, or similar role on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling and project management tools.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, ASTA Powerproject, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to project scheduling.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent service to both internal and external clients.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and individuals.