Senior Scheduler: CPM Expert for Complex Projects

Talentify; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane is seeking a Sr. Scheduler to support complex projects as a Business Unit resource, using advanced scheduling techniques and expert-level CPM scheduling.

This role demands strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership to guide teams across planning, cost loading, and risk mitigation efforts. You will partner with project managers and field teams, ensuring schedule integrity, compliance with industry standards, and timely project delivery while mentoring junior staff and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 8-17 years of related experience.
• Professional Certification in AACEi, PMI, AGC, CMAA, or similar is recommended.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight relative to all aspects of planning & scheduling within assigned projects.
• Performs as the scheduling expert for the Business Unit (BU), performing work on advanced and complicated tasks.
• Demonstrates an advanced expertise in scheduling tools and techniques and regularly stays connected to current and new industry standards.
• Makes recommendations to Divisional management regarding adoption of latest advances in scheduling practices.
• Performs skillfully schedule & cost loading for CPM schedules.
• Performs proficient schedule analysis and analyzes variances and trends when comparing multiple schedules.
• Performs the delay claims process, develops delay analysis narratives, and coordinates with the Legal Department.
• Participates in formal proposals and interviews for prospective projects.
• Ensures adequate controls are in place so that proper schedule techniques and update procedures are followed on all assigned projects.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
• Trains others in risk identification and mitigation
• Conducts and reviews monthly project audits and provides recommendations for risk mitigation plans
• Reports concerns and updates to Business Unit management regarding proper project controls on any projects within a Business Unit
• Monitors overall performance indicators
• Manages workload and deliverables and balances with available backlogged recoveries
• Trains Project Managers and Superintendents on how to schedule and use scheduling software to manage work in the field
• Participates in the Scheduling peer group by actively getting involved in regular meetings or joining a subcommittee
• Utilizes industry standard software to support scheduling process
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

Skills

Communicate Effectively

Act Inclusively

Solve Problems

Demonstrate Agility/Adaptability

Drive for Results

Champion Innovation

Scheduling Expertise

Scheduling Software

CPM Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

PMI/AACEi/CMAA certification (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Gilbane is seeking a Sr. Scheduler to support complex projects as a Business Unit resource, using advanced scheduling techniques and expert-level CPM scheduling.

This role demands strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership to guide teams across planning, cost loading, and risk mitigation efforts. You will partner with project managers and field teams, ensuring schedule integrity, compliance with industry standards, and timely project delivery while mentoring junior staff and driving