Senior Scheduler

Manhattan Construction Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company in Atlanta seeks a Senior Scheduler to lead planning and scheduling for major projects and portfolios, ensuring comprehensive project plans and on-time delivery. The role requires strong leadership, organization, and client-service skills, with responsibility for schedule development, resource loading, earned value reporting, and guiding junior schedulers across the program.

You will coordinate with project teams, participate in pull planning, and interact with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 15 years of construction industry experience.
• Strong leadership and scheduling development experience.
• Ability to train schedulers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up, organize, and develop schedules for projects exceeding $100M.
• Lead project teams in schedule development.
• Train and develop schedulers.
• Perform TIAs as required.
• Support resource and cost-loaded schedules.
• Support earned value analysis and reporting.
• Create formal Basis of Schedule documents.
• Interact with clients as a key project team member.

Skills

Scheduling leadership

Team leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Client service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams that do the right thing for projects, clients, and each other.

Position Summary

The Senior Scheduler leads planning and scheduling for major projects and portfolios. The role involves working with project teams and stakeholders to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans. It requires strong leadership, organizational, and time‑management skills, as well as effective communication and client‑service abilities.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up, organize, and develop schedules for individual projects exceeding $100M.
• Lead project teams in schedule development.
• Train and develop schedulers.
• Perform TIAs as required.
• Support resource and cost‑loaded schedules.
• Support earned value analysis and reporting.
• Create formal ‘Basis of Schedule’ documents.
• Support pull‑planning.
• Interact with clients as a key project team member.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of scheduling software features.
• Understand large‑scale and complex construction projects.
• Conduct themselves in accordance with company Guiding Principles and Way We Work attributes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

• Broad understanding of industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Functional leadership of a team.
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities.
• Strong decision‑making/problem‑solving skills.
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Personal attributes matching the Way We Work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent (or related experience on a one‑to‑one basis).
• 15 years of industry experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

• Ability to stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Repeat same movements.
• Communicate effectively in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel primarily within the metropolitan area; sometimes domestic (must have a valid Driver’s License).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Positive, friendly, and team‑oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• Opportunity to work on exciting community projects.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• Multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated company growth opportunities.