Senior Construction Scheduler

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities. 

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to join our team to support scheduling as a project controls function. Advanced scheduling expertise to support informed decision-making on complex infrastructure programs. The ideal candidate can evaluate and interpret intricate schedule data, using tools like Primavera P6 (or similar) to build and manage integrated, logic-driven schedules. They bring hands-on experience in performing variance analysis, identifying critical path impacts, and validating schedule integrity—reviewing logic ties, durations, float, and sequencing assumptions. This role requires the ability to lead schedule recovery, conduct what-if scenarios, and support re-baselining efforts when plans shift.

Responsibilities:  

• Develop, monitor and update owners' Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).  
• Establish the schedule management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs.  
• Interface with project stakeholders as trusted advisors to provide guidance and recommendations for the project.  
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams.  
• Conduct schedule of resource loading and leveling.  
• Consolidate contractors schedule to incorporate into IMS.  
• Assess impacts on the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team.  
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the development of alternative methods for corrective action.  
• Apply EVM methodology to measure project progress.  
• Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated into the schedule.  
• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis on a periodic basis.  
• Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.  
• Assure credibility of the information contained in the schedule.  
• Maintain liaison with clients and other consultants at all projects stages.  
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

• 10 years experience preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to get a clearance.
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction management or equivalent experience.
• This is a 6 month role, with potential to become longer term.
• Direct experience working on teams within a complex matrix environment.  
• Expertise using Primavera P6.  
• Excellent communication skills.
• Government project experience preferred.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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