Senior Construction Scheduler

Ya-Group; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-focused culture

Work-life balance

Flexible vacation and paid holidays

Paid family care/sick leave

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision, and more

401k with match

Career growth

Competitive salaries and bonus-opporun

Job summary

YA Group is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler to independently develop, update, and analyze schedules across multiple projects in Columbus, OH. The role includes site inspections, forensic review, delay analysis, and clear reporting to clients and teams.

This onsite position requires 5-7 years of scheduling experience, PSP certification, and proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, and ASTA Powerproject, with travel of 25-35% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent field.
• 5-7 years of construction scheduling experience.
• PSP certification required.
• Experience using CPM techniques to analyze schedules.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, and ASTA Powerproject.
• Willingness to travel 25-35%.
• Strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction schedules across projects.
• Perform site inspections to verify progress.
• Conduct forensic review of schedules and related docs.
• Perform delay analysis and support resolution of claims.
• Assess change impacts and communicate conclusions.
• Prepare technical reports for clients and teams.
• Maintain organized files and project records.
• Coordinate with internal staff, contractors, and clients.

Skills

CPM scheduling

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

PSP certification

Travel 25-35%

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

The Role:

As a Senior Construction Scheduler, you will independently develop, update, and analyze construction schedules across multiple projects. You will assess field progress, evaluate project documentation and schedule data, communicate findings to stakeholders, and support resolution of schedule impacts and delay-related issues. This role requires sound judgment, strong client communication, and comfort working both independently and collaboratively.

This is an onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Who We Are:

YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

Planning and Construction Advisory Services (PCAS), a business unit of YA, provides pre-construction and construction consulting services including cost estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews. PCAS helps clients align scope, schedule, and budget from early planning through execution.

In This Role, You Will:

• Develop and maintain construction schedules, including regular updates and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform site inspections to evaluate progress and confirm schedule status.
• Conduct forensic review of schedules and contemporaneous project documentation (including costs, productivity data, and relevant records).
• Perform delay analysis to determine the cause, extent, and impact of delays; support resolution of delay claims.
• Assess change impacts, extended general conditions, expediting expenses, and related schedule/cost implications; communicate conclusions clearly.
• Prepare clear technical reports and deliverables for clients and internal teams.
• Maintain organized job files, documentation, and project records.
• Coordinate regularly with internal staff, contractors, and clients.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent field.
• 5-7 years in a construction scheduling experience.
• Holds a PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) certification.
• Experience using critical path method (CPM) techniques to analyze construction project schedules.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera 6, and ASTA Powerproject.
• Previous experience or exposure to builder’s risk insurance policies, construction claims management, and managing contractors.
• Ability to travel as needed to project sites and client offices (approx. 25-35%).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team towards a common purpose.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interface with various stakeholders and clients.

What We Offer:

• Employee-focused culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• Flexible vacation and paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401k with match
• Career growth
• Competitive salaries and bonus opportunities