What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Scheduler position at Purely Works?
Role Summary
The Construction Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules for complex public-sector transportation and transit projects. The role supports project managers and construction teams by monitoring progress, identifying risks, and providing schedule analysis to ensure timely project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain CPM schedules for design and construction activities
Review and analyze contractor baseline and update schedules
Perform schedule risk analysis, delay analysis, and time impact analysis
Monitor progress against planned activities and milestones
Support earned value management (EVM) and performance reporting
Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and field teams
Validate schedules for compliance with contract requirements
Support change order and claim schedule analysis
Prepare schedule narratives and progress reports for public agencies
Participate in project meetings and provide schedule briefings
Maintain schedule documentation and audit-ready records
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
7 years of construction scheduling or project controls experience
Strong experience with public infrastructure projects
Knowledge of construction sequencing for civil, rail, and systems work
Strong analytical and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience on rail, transit, or transportation mega-projects
Familiarity with on-call / MATOC / IDIQ environments
Experience supporting PM/CM teams and public agencies
Key Skills & Tools
CPM scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)
Earned Value & progress measurement
Delay and impact analysis
Schedule recovery planning
Agency reporting and stakeholder coordination