Senior Planning and Scheduling Manager

McGough; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough is seeking a Senior Planning & Scheduling Manager to lead CPM scheduling for complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will collaborate with project managers, superintendents, owners, and trade partners to develop, maintain, and analyze schedules in Primavera P6, and provide schedule risk and delay analysis.

The role champions Lean planning, supports project controls, mentors teams, and ensures on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may substitute.
• 10+ years of commercial construction scheduling experience.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of CPM scheduling, construction sequencing, project delivery methods, and project controls.
• Experience developing and maintaining resource- and cost-loaded schedules.
• Experience performing schedule updates, forecasting, and progress analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling efforts for complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, preconstruction teams, owners, and trade partners to develop, maintain, and analyze CPM schedules.
• Provide schedule risk and delay analysis and support project controls.
• Champion scheduling standards, Lean planning practices, and continuous improvement; mentor project teams.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Schedule risk analysis

Delay analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Lean planning

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

SENIOR PLANNING & SCHEDULING MANAGER

The Senior Planning & Scheduling Manager leads planning and scheduling efforts for complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Working closely with project managers, superintendents, preconstruction teams, owners, and trade partners, this role develops, maintains, and analyzes critical path (CPM) schedules using Primavera P6, provides schedule risk and delay analysis, supports project controls, and serves as the organization's scheduling subject matter expert. The position champions scheduling standards, Lean planning practices, and continuous improvement while mentoring project teams and supporting successful project delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may substitute.
• 10+ years of commercial construction scheduling experience.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of CPM scheduling, construction sequencing, project delivery methods, and project controls.
• Experience developing and maintaining resource- and cost-loaded schedules.
• Experience performing schedule updates, forecasting, and progress analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP).
• Healthcare and/or federal project experience.
• Experience with forensic scheduling, Time Impact Analysis, Earned Value Management, and claims avoidance.
• Knowledge of Lean construction, pull planning, and look-ahead planning.
• Experience with 4D planning tools and scheduling databases.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, critical path methodologies, and project controls.
• Experience developing and analyzing resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules, schedule risk analysis, delay analysis, and claims avoidance techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate planning and scheduling discussions while fostering productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, high-quality work.
• Self-motivated with sound judgment, integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while contributing as a collaborative team member.

OFFICE AND TRAVEL

Works in regional office with periodic regional travel. In addition to regional meetings and some overnight travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.

The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.