Senior Project Scheduler

Tri-City Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role involves leading scheduling efforts across critical data center projects, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring timely delivery. Candidates must have over 6 years of experience, expertise in Primavera P6, and a solid understanding of construction sequencing and risk analysis. The position requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant scheduling experience.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing.
• Ability to analyze schedules and assess project risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling efforts across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Analyze construction documents to create actionable schedules.
• Monitor progress and identify risks on projects.
• Prepare reports on schedule updates and forecasting.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Primavera P6

Construction sequencing

CPM scheduling

Delay analysis

Job description

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Senior Project Scheduler for Cedar Rapids, IA. The Senior Project Scheduler will lead and support scheduling efforts across a hyperscale mission critical data center project. This role is critical in ensuring schedule accuracy, risk visibility, and effective communication to support on-time project delivery. You will partner closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to develop, analyze, and maintain project schedules from planning through execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling efforts across multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard software
• Partner with Project Managers to build Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), define sequencing, and estimate durations
• Analyze construction documents and contract requirements to translate scope into actionable schedules
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and analyze critical path activities
• Perform schedule risk analysis and develop “what-if” scenarios to mitigate delays
• Review contractor schedule submittals, including baseline and updates
• Support claims analysis, including delay impacts and cost implications
• Prepare reports including schedule updates, earned value analysis (EVA), and forecasting
• Communicate schedule status, risks, and key milestones to stakeholders
• Maintain standardized scheduling processes and ensure quality control across deliverables
• Support business development efforts, client presentations, and RFP development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant scheduling experience
• Experience with Primavera P6 required
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, CPM scheduling, and delay analysis
• Ability to analyze schedules, identify critical path, and assess project risk
• Experience with mission-critical, hyperscale, or data center construction projects (preferred)

Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex schedule data and communicate risks and impacts clearly. This includes strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams in a fast-paced construction environment.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.