Sr Planner & Scheduler

DPR Construction; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a seasoned Scheduling Lead to develop and optimize complex project schedules across multiple programs. You will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to align planning strategies with enterprise priorities and long-range resource planning.

Responsibilities include forecasting risks, guiding schedule integrity, and driving continuous improvement in planning practices. A PMP/PSP is preferred; 6–8 years of scheduling experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6–8 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or a related field.
• PMI PMP or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops & maintains comprehensive project schedules for complex, multi-phase initiatives.
• Collaborates with project teams and external partners to resolve scheduling challenges.
• Analyzes project data to forecast risks and drive mitigation strategies.
• Communicates schedule status and impacts to executive leadership with strategic insight.
• Ensures scheduling standards, methodologies, and documentation are followed.
• Leads post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.
• Supports MAP and pull planning sessions and SIP inputs; documents planning approach.

Skills

Scheduling leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting risks

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Leads the development and optimization of complex project schedules to ensure successful and timely project delivery across multiple programs or portfolios. Partners with leadership and diverse cross-functional teams to align advanced planning and scheduling strategies with enterprise-wide priorities and long-range resource planning. Evaluates and synthesizes project performance metrics to identify trends, anticipate high-impact risks, and recommend strategic adjustments for optimal outcomes. Facilitates planning practices, including MAP, pull, and phase planning sessions, and collaborates with the Short Interval Planning (SIP) process to improve workflow reliability and schedule predictability. Integrates visual planning methodologies and model-based workflows to enhance communication, coordination, and predictability across project teams and phases. Champions leading practices in planning and scheduling, driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence at the organizational level. Supports organizational planning and scheduling function growth by collaborating across projects, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of excellence in project planning and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops & maintains comprehensive project schedules and visual planning strategies for complex, multi-phase, or enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic organizational objectives.
• Collaborates with project teams, external partners, and other stakeholders to resolve highly complex scheduling challenges and optimize enterprise resource allocation.
• Analyzes and synthesizes project data and performance indicators to forecast systemic risks, develop robust mitigation strategies, and drive strategic decision-making.
• Communicates schedule status, critical path updates, and potential impacts to executive leadership and key stakeholders with authority and strategic insight.
• Ensures enterprise-wide compliance with advanced scheduling standards, methodologies, and documentation requirements.
• Leads post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Supports MAP and pull planning sessions; provides support for phase planning and Schedule Integration Planning (SIP); prepares schedules and supporting inputs for Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and Planning Risk Workshops; and documents the overall planning, sequencing, and risk mitigation approach in a schedule management plan.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

6 - 8 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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