Senior Scheduler & Construction Planning Lead

JE Dunn; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn is seeking a Senior Scheduler to lead complex project scheduling, mentor peers, and collaborate closely with project teams across all construction phases. You will prepare, update and optimize schedules, apply CPM methods, and align with lean planning practices.

This role demands strong communication, proficiency with scheduling software, and the ability to manage multiple projects while supporting training initiatives and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years planning and scheduling experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules collaboratively with the project team.
• Performs schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are utilized. Diplomatically communicates review comments to the project team.
• Participates in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedule and ongoing schedule updates.
• Utilizes working knowledge of JE Dunn scheduling software.
• Assists with and performs training for JE Dunn operations. Assists with training content and course preparation for training delivered by the group.
• Assists with the development of best practices for JE Dunn planning and scheduling efforts.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects.
• May attend project related meetings and/or jobsite‑specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed.
• Supports Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring CPM schedule is aligned with pull plan results.
• Supports the preparation of a variety of reports as required for assigned projects.
• Adds resource loading and cost loading, when required, to schedules collaboratively created with the project teams.
• Provides planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing and other IPS functions as directed.
• Understands that market and regional information are a part of project schedules such as: seasonal weather patterns, materials markets, labor forces and other factors that may impact each project schedule.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities with business development and the project team.

Skills

Project scheduling

CPM scheduling

Lean scheduling

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

Scheduling software suite

Job description

JE Dunn is seeking a Senior Scheduler to lead complex project scheduling, mentor peers, and collaborate closely with project teams across all construction phases. You will prepare, update and optimize schedules, apply CPM methods, and align with lean planning practices.

This role demands strong communication, proficiency with scheduling software, and the ability to manage multiple projects while supporting training initiatives and site visits.