VP, Construction Scheduler - Primavera & Rail Programs

WSP in the U.S.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a Vice President, Construction Scheduler to join the Project Controls team in the Southeast US. Lead expert CPM scheduling (Primavera) for major rail transit programs, develop and manage integrated schedules, monitor changes, and advise leadership on schedule recovery and risk mitigation.

The role requires 12+ years of construction scheduling experience, strong forecasting, and excellent communication across designer, contractor, and client teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related discipline.
• 12 years of experience in developing and managing construction schedules for large programs.
• Experience with critical path method analysis/technique with Primavera (CPM).
• Project financial forecasting skills.
• Change Order Analysis, Time Impact Analysis, and Forensic Schedule Analysis.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in large, multi-team client programs.
• Effective reporting and communication skills.
• Experience in preparing project reports and documentation.
• Building construction and/or project management experience.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert CPM scheduling (via Primavera) to support the client’s program including design and construction rail transit projects.
• Develop integrated program schedules based on input from designer, contractor, third parties, etc.
• Assess and provide recommendations to resolve schedule, scope changes or delays to the project team and executive management.
• Coordinate with project teams to assess reporting and identify risk and create accurate forecasts.
• Develop, update, and analyze detailed execution schedules for multiple projects.
• Establish baseline schedules: review durations, logic, resources, costs, and histograms.
• Review periodic CPM updates and generate schedule comparison reports.
• Perform Earned Value analysis, schedule change management, and change order reviews.
• Conduct time impact analyses (TIA) to determine delay impacts.
• Provide schedule recovery recommendations and perform what-if scenario analyses.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Scheduling leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management

Job description

WSP seeks a Vice President, Construction Scheduler to join the Project Controls team in the Southeast US. Lead expert CPM scheduling (Primavera) for major rail transit programs, develop and manage integrated schedules, monitor changes, and advise leadership on schedule recovery and risk mitigation.

The role requires 12+ years of construction scheduling experience, strong forecasting, and excellent communication across designer, contractor, and client teams.