Scheduling Manager

Holder Construction; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Scheduling Manager for our regional office in Franklin Furnace, OH. This full‑time, in‑person role requires leading CPM scheduling efforts and coordinating with project teams, owners, and subcontractors.

You will build baseline schedules, manage WBS, and use Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to deliver reports, analyze critical paths, and mitigate schedule risks. A strong track record in commercial construction and mentoring junior schedulers is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial construction management with 5+ years creating and managing CPM schedules.
• CPM Scheduler proficiency with a Builder First attitude and strong communication.
• Experience coordinating schedule development with project teams, owners and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling development and maintenance using CPM best practices.
• Coordinate schedule development with project supervision, owners and subcontractors/vendors.
• Build and manage baseline schedules with detailed WBS for large projects.
• Run weekly meetings to update schedules and manage variances.
• Create reports and analyze critical paths using Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Mentor junior schedulers and promote CPM best practices.

Skills

CPM Scheduler

Scheduling

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Earned Value

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance‑driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About The Role

We are looking for a Scheduling Manager to join our Scheduling team in our regional office in Franklin Furnace, OH. This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the leadership and development of scheduling department tools, training, templates, and resources.
• Travel as needed to support projects outside the primary office location.
• Coordinate schedule development and ongoing management with project supervision, owners, and subcontractors/vendors.
• Build and manage baseline schedules using CPM best practices, including detailed WBS for schedules with 2,500+ activities.
• Run weekly meetings to update construction schedules via job walks and superintendent live updates.
• Create, maintain, and edit layouts in Primavera P6 to efficiently update schedules, generate reports, analyze critical paths, and identify variances.
• Resource‑load baseline schedules to track earned value metrics and maintain cost and duration accuracy.
• Create Time Impact Analysis (TIA) reports and work with project teams to develop mitigation plans.
• Use Excel to analyze large data sets and multiple schedules.
• Mentor, train, and assist others in the scheduling process to ensure CPM best practices are implemented consistently.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial construction management, with at least 5+ years creating and managing CPM schedules (title “Scheduler” not required).
• “Builder First” attitude and proficiency as a CPM Scheduler.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Familiarity with the construction process to identify and discuss potential issues and suggest mitigations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience coordinating schedule development and management with project teams, owners, and subcontractors/vendors.
• Ability to work collaboratively in large team environments and mentor junior schedulers.
• Highly proficient in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, with willingness to become proficient in both.
• Ability to juggle demands from multiple project teams, set priorities, and manage expectations.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and background screening are conditions of employment. Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.