Senior Scheduler

cumminggroup; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced Senior Scheduler to lead detailed construction schedules for high-profile data center projects. You will monitor critical paths, perform forensic scheduling analyses, and guide cross-functional teams through monthly progress reviews.

The role requires 5–7 years in project scheduling, BS in Construction Management or Engineering, and certifications such as PSP or PMP are preferred. Strong data analysis and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Engineering required.
• 5-7 years of scheduling experience or as a Project Engineer.
• Experience with project scheduling in construction/engineering domains.
• Preferred certifications: PSP, PMP, CPE, CEP, CCP, CMIT or MRICS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction schedules.
• Monitor and resolve negative impacts to critical path schedules.
• Lead project managers, design teams and contractors on monthly progress of work.
• Develop risk assessments and plan risk responses.
• Perform forensic scheduling analysis and schedule validation.
• Support collection and reporting of key project data.

Skills

Risk assessment

4D/5D modeling

Forensic scheduling analysis

Schedule development

Cost loading

Communication

Resource management

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Crystal Ball

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest‑growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to join our team in Fort Wayne, IN, supporting high-profile data center construction projects across the region. This role is ideal for a scheduling professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and brings deep expertise in Primavera P6 and data center project delivery.

• Support Project Managers with quality project schedules at appropriate levels of detail for proposed and on-going projects.
• Develop, monitor, status and resolve negative impacts to schedule critical paths.
• Provide guidance on design issues, client concerns and code issues.
• Lead project managers, design and contractors on monthly project progress of work.
• Develop and maintain project risk assessments, qualitative and quantitative.
• Develop and maintain 4D, 5D modeling.
• Manage the development of critical monthly progress reports.
• Participate in design verifications and construction site walks.
• Support efforts to collect, integrate and report key project data.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules.
• Perform forensic scheduling analysis.
• Overview clients' schedules for as-planned schedule validation, labor productivity, critical path delay and acceleration.
• Development of risk management plan, using crystal ball, PRA.
• Manage resource and cost loading of schedules.
• Contributes to and monitors scope control, change management and associated implications to project cost and scheduling, escalating when appropriate.
• Provides mentorship to Scheduler I & Scheduler II Team Members.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of developing and maintaining project risk assessments (qualitative and quantitative).
• Knowledge of 4D/5D modeling.
• Experience with forensic scheduling analysis of construction or engineering projects independently.
• Experience with estimate validation and adjustments and comparative cost analyses.
• Knowledge of Pre- and Post-Construction cost audits and valuations.
• Experience performing detailed cost and schedule analyses.
• Knowledge of project document control.
• ability to provide forensic scheduling analysis of construction or engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-level logic driven schedules.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.
• Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Education: BS in Construction Management or Engineering
• Experience: 5-7 years exp in project scheduling or as a Project Engineer
• Preferred Certification: PSP, PMP, CPE, CEP, CCP, CMIT or MRICS

The salary range for this full‑time role is $145,000.00-$190,000.00 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qua