Sr Scheduler

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

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

Monitors the development and optimization of moderately complex project schedules to drive successful and timely project delivery. Partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to align scheduling strategies with organizational priorities and resource planning. Evaluates project performance metrics to identify trends, anticipate and mitigate risks, and recommend strategic adjustments for enhanced outcomes. Proactively documents, escalates, and communicates schedule constraints, risks, and issues, influencing timely decision-making and resolution across project teams. Utilizes leading practices in planning and scheduling, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Influences the planning and scheduling function by collaborating across teams and providing guidance to peers and less experienced team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, maintains, implements, and monitors comprehensive project schedules for multiple or large-scale initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborates with project teams and external partners to resolve moderately complex scheduling challenges and optimize resource allocation.
• Analyzes project data and performance indicators to forecast risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive informed decision-making.
• Communicates schedule status, critical path updates, and potential impacts to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Ensures compliance with established scheduling standards, methodologies, and documentation requirements.
• Leads post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and integrate improvements into future planning processes.
• Supports less experienced team members in planning and scheduling issues and provides technical expertise based on leading practices.

Education Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• 4 - 6 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or a related field required.

Anticipated starting pay range: $149,000.00- $220,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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 unique 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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