Senior Scheduler & Project Controls Lead (4D/5D)

Cumming Management Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a skilled Scheduler/Project Engineer to support project managers on complex construction schedules in a dynamic Chicago-area environment. The role emphasizes 4D/5D modeling, risk assessment, and forensic scheduling analysis to ensure on-time delivery and optimized costs.

Strong communication and collaboration with design teams and clients are essential. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Construction Management or Engineering and 5–7 years of experience in scheduling or

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with quality project schedules at appropriate levels of detail.
• 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 detailed construction schedules.
• Perform forensic scheduling analysis.
• Overview clients' schedules for as-planned schedule validation, labor productivity, critical path delay and acceleration.
• Manage resource and cost loading of schedules.

Skills

4D/5D modeling

Forensic scheduling analysis

Cost analysis

Project risk assessments

Pre- and Post-Construction cost audits

Schedule development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Crystal Ball

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a skilled Scheduler/Project Engineer to support project managers on complex construction schedules in a dynamic Chicago-area environment. The role emphasizes 4D/5D modeling, risk assessment, and forensic scheduling analysis to ensure on-time delivery and optimized costs.

Strong communication and collaboration with design teams and clients are essential. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Construction Management or Engineering and 5–7 years of experience in scheduling or