Senior Project Scheduler

Granite Construction

. Plan and schedule functions for assigned programs while ensuring compliance with project specifications and continuous improvement of company standards .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $110,159 - $182,631 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and scheduling for large heavy civil projects, utilizing advanced scheduling software and methodologies to create and manage comprehensive project schedules. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and ensure project compliance.

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CPM SchedulingPrimavera P6 MasteryHeavy Civil Project ExperienceAACEI PSP CertificationSchedule Risk Analysis

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Hard Skills

Planning and SchedulingSchedule DevelopmentCost and Schedule AnalysisNetwork DiagrammingWBS CreationReport PreparationEstimating and Procurement IntegrationStakeholder CommunicationContractual GuidanceProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementTraining Development

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6PowerprojectTilosMS OfficeExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

AACEI PSPPMI-SP

Industry Keywords

Heavy Civil ConstructionProject ManagementConstruction ManagementProposal SchedulingFederal Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and schedule functions for assigned programs while ensuring compliance with project specifications and continuous improvement of company standards
Support complex federal pursuits and projects by integrating design, estimating, procurement, permitting, stakeholder decisions, and construction activities into executable schedules from proposal through closeout
Oversee planning and scheduling policies, processes, and procedures
Partner with project stakeholders to develop approved baseline schedules aligned with proposed sequencing and short-interval schedules
Create CPM schedules with resource and cost loads and generate reports
Prepare detailed schedule narratives for formal client submissions
Integrate planning and scheduling software and methodologies into cohesive execution plans
Update CPM schedules to reflect requirements, challenges, and sequencing implications
Review project-specific scheduling specifications and provide contractual guidance to project teams
Prepare weekly prospective schedule TIAs, updates, and reconciliation schedules
Support companywide planning and scheduling guidance, processes, and procedures
Communicate with stakeholders using heavy civil construction methodology and sequencing knowledge
Develop federal proposal schedules, milestone tables, phasing plans, procurement timelines, schedule narratives, and graphics
Review solicitations, technical requirements, milestones, access and security constraints, owner-furnished information, and schedule requirements
Collaborate with pursuit leadership, estimating, design, procurement, operations, and project teams
Integrate design releases, owner decisions, permitting, long-lead procurement, early work packages, construction, commissioning, and closeout
Participate in pursuit strategy meetings, color reviews, risk workshops, interview preparation, and client presentations
Identify schedule risks, critical decisions, acceleration opportunities, and alternative execution strategies
Support schedule continuity from pursuit through project completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, construction management, project management, or comparable discipline; equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
AACEI PSP, PMI-SP, or other professional planning and scheduling certification preferred
10+ years of full-time construction-related experience in project-level planning and scheduling
Minimum 75% of career experience as a scheduler for large heavy civil projects with a general contractor
Experience performing, monitoring, reviewing, and planning scheduling functions, including schedule development, controls, and analysis
Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to planning and scheduling problems
Thorough knowledge of planning and scheduling for heavy civil projects, including means and methods
Mastery of Primavera P6, Powerproject, or Tilos, and ability to learn and teach various scheduling software
Comprehension of CPM and PDM methodology, including network diagramming, WBS, task creation, and report preparation
Familiarity with AACEI and PMI standards
Strong working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel for schedule data analysis
Proven experience with cost and schedule databases
Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing, with experience developing and presenting training
Ability to translate solicitation, design, estimating, procurement, and construction information into integrated proposal and project schedules

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Musculoskeletal health programs
Mental wellness programs
Anthem BlueCross PPO medical plans
Granite-paid 100% premium for the most popular PPO plan for eligible salaried employees and dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into 401(k) plans for salaried employees
Immediate 401(k) vesting