Senior Scheduler: Strategic Project Timeline Lead

DPR Construction; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Scheduler to lead the development and optimization of complex project schedules. You will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to align scheduling strategies with priorities and resource planning.

You will evaluate performance metrics to identify trends, mitigate risks and drive improved outcomes, while documenting constraints and guiding timely decisions. The role emphasizes planning excellence and mentoring peers in leading practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Ability to forecast risks and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Designs, maintains, implements, and monitors project schedules for multiple large initiatives.
• Collaborates with project teams and external partners to resolve scheduling challenges.
• Analyzes project data to forecast risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicates schedule status and critical path updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with scheduling standards and documentation requirements.
• Leads post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future planning.
• Supports less experienced team members with planning issues and provides technical guidance.

Skills

Scheduling

Resource planning

Risk analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Scheduler to lead the development and optimization of complex project schedules. You will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to align scheduling strategies with priorities and resource planning.

You will evaluate performance metrics to identify trends, mitigate risks and drive improved outcomes, while documenting constraints and guiding timely decisions. The role emphasizes planning excellence and mentoring peers in leading practices.