Senior Scheduling Engineer – Mission Critical

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior scheduling specialist to lead planning for mission critical construction projects in Dallas, TX. You will support field teams, maintain accurate project schedules, and drive schedule health metrics.

The role requires 8+ years in construction and 5+ years in planning and scheduling, with strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills. A related degree is preferred, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• 5+ years in planning and scheduling of mission critical projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in CM, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of scheduling principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist and grow regional field teams with scheduling tools.
• Ensure project schedules are updated accurately and frequently.
• Monitor schedule health dashboards and performance reports.
• Facilitate planning sessions with project teams, subcontractors, designers, stakeholders.
• Lead peer reviews on complex or high-profile projects.
• Capture and analyze completed schedule data for Data Analytics.
• Provide timely information for internal communication.
• Remain current with developments in mission critical construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Scheduling expertise

Leadership/mentoring

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

4D scheduling software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist and grow regional field teams with use of scheduling tools
• Ensure and participate in project teams updating project schedules accurately and frequently
• Assist project teams and regions with monitoring and interpreting schedule health dashboards and performance reports
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with Ryan project teams, subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders
• Initiate and/or facilitate “peer review” sessions on complex or high-profile projects
• Capture and analyze completed project schedule data to assist Data Analytics team
• Provide periodic and relevant information for internal communicationBe a resource to project construction team(s)
• Work on special projects pertaining to the overall Scheduling Operations
• Remain current with new developments in the mission critical construction industry

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience within the construction industry
• Minimum of 5 years in planning and scheduling of mission critical construction projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Demonstratable understanding of field operations and building construction techniques
• Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling principles and techniques
• Highly knowledgeable with Primavera (P6), 4D scheduling software and MS Project
• In depth understanding of schedule delay analysis methods and critical path delay time extensions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in individual or group situations
• Ability to listen, understand and assist with resolving scheduling related problems
• Ability to train, mentor, motivate and communicate effectively with others
• Positive attitude, disciplined work ethic and the ability to turn thoughts into action