Senior Project Scheduler — Commercial Construction

McFarland Construction U.S; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Employer HSA contribution

401(k) matching

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

McFarland Construction is hiring a Project Scheduler in Indianapolis to develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project schedules for commercial construction projects. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure on-time delivery using CPM analyses.

The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years in construction scheduling, proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam, and strong communication and organizational skills. A design/build focus and knowledge of OSHA rules are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in construction project engineering or project management.
• Proficiency in CM software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling tools.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather schedule inputs and update timelines.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify potential delays, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders through reports and dashboards.
• Integrate cost and resource loading into schedules to align with budgets and workforce planning.
• Analyze changes to project scope and assess their impact on timelines and resources.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to track material delivery schedules.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules to ensure proactive project planning.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and provide recommendations for maintaining deadlines.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with contractual scheduling requirements.
• Assist in preparing claims and time impact analysis for delays and change orders.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication skills

Time management

Interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

McFarland Construction is hiring a Project Scheduler in Indianapolis to develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project schedules for commercial construction projects. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure on-time delivery using CPM analyses.

The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years in construction scheduling, proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam, and strong communication and organizational skills. A design/build focus and knowledge of OSHA rules are a plus.