Senior Construction Scheduler

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Scheduler to support a major water infrastructure program delivered through Progressive Design Build. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader in schedule management, capable of holding contractors accountable to their schedule obligations and driving timely project delivery. This role requires deep expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, Primavera P6, and a strong understanding of PDB dynamics.

Your Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze cost- and resource-loaded CPM schedules for complex water infrastructure projects.

Lead schedule planning, forecasting, and critical path analysis across design and construction phases.

Review contractor baseline schedules, progress updates, time impact analyses, and mitigation schedules for compliance and accuracy.

Identify schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions; escalate issues when contractors fail to meet obligations.

Conduct delay analysis and proactively flag risks related to schedule slippage or low productivity.

Interface with project teams, design-build entities, and owner representatives to ensure alignment with program milestones.

Support earned value analysis and contribute to monthly reporting with schedule narratives and trend analysis.

Provide input on claims review and schedule-related dispute resolution.

Ensure schedule integration with the program’s master schedule and reporting systems.

Manage and maintain the project baseline schedule, ensuring alignment with contractual milestones and program objectives.

Review and evaluate contractor-proposed schedule changes, including time impact analyses, for validity and impact on the overall program schedule.

Support performance management by tracking schedule adherence, identifying trends in contractor performance, and recommending corrective actions when necessary.

Collaborate with project controls and construction management teams to ensure schedule data supports earned value and performance reporting.

Participate in schedule-related performance reviews and contribute to contractor evaluations based on schedule compliance and responsiveness.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Proven ability to enforce schedule compliance and hold contractors accountable.

Strong working knowledge of Progressive Design Build delivery methods and their scheduling implications.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with earned value management, schedule risk analysis, and contractor coordination.

Experience with field inspection protocols and constructability reviews.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.

Minimum 8 years of experience in construction scheduling, preferably on large-scale water or utility infrastructure programs.

Experience with transportation or utility projects is an asset.

Position will be in both an office setting and require field work. Field work may include exposure to inclement weather and active construction sites.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Pay Transparency : In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location : United States | OH | Cincinnati

Organization : 2249 Water-US PMCM-Cincinnati OH

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 24 / 09 / 2025 12 : 09 : 09

Req ID : 1002380

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