What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Scheduler - Federal Sector position at Procon Consulting?
Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.
Procon seeks a Construction Scheduler. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.
Qualifications and Skills
- Expertise in Primavera P6 with demonstrated proficiency in building and analyzing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction scheduling, with a strong track record in CPM methodologies.
- Deep understanding of federal government and general contractor construction processes, including contracts, design documents, and specifications.
- Experience supporting vertical construction, utility, and infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with large-scale and complex scheduling environments, including development and assessment of Integrated Master Schedules and detailed analysis of TIAs and COs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree required in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred but not required: certifications in scheduling.
- Expert level (MSP) and Primavera (P6) experience. Other scheduling software like SV, Smart PM, Primavera risk are a plus.
- Ability to work onsite.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop and manage complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), including look-ahead planning and “what-if” scenario modeling.
- Evaluate construction schedules for compliance, performance, and risk, including thorough assessments of Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and Change Orders (CO).
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align scopes of work across concurrent projects.
- Deliver timely and insightful reporting by synthesizing data from various sources and communicating scheduling impacts across program stakeholders.
- Participate proactively in project lifecycle activities—such as design reviews, procurement strategy sessions, and coordination meetings—to maintain a deep understanding of project and program dynamics.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.
Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor