What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at SI Engineering?
New York, NY
At SI Engineering, P.C. (SIE), we are more than an engineering firm, we are problem solvers shaping the future of the built environment in New York and New Jersey. Headquartered in Manhattan’s Financial District, our full-service team delivers innovative solutions in civil, structural, electrical, and transportation engineering, as well as bridge and facility inspections, program/construction management, construction inspection. From revitalizing local communities to leading high-profile, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, we have earned a trusted reputation for excellence across New York City’s public sector.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Scheduler to join our team and support a major transit/rail signals program. The Scheduler will develop, maintain and report on project schedules, coordinate with multiple disciplines (engineering, construction, inspection, materials, procurement), track critical path activities, and ensure alignment with contract milestones and client requirements. This is a full-time position.
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Qualification & Skills:
SI Engineering, P.C. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and career advancement without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We are committed to creating a diverse, productive and healthful work environment.
Join a Team That Builds New York
At SI Engineering, P.C. (SIE), we are more than an engineering firm, we are problem solvers shaping the future of the built environment in New York and New Jersey. Headquartered in Manhattan’s Financial District, our full-service team delivers innovative solutions in civil, structural, electrical, and transportation engineering, as well as bridge and facility inspections, program/construction management, construction inspection. From revitalizing local communities to leading high-profile, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, we have earned a trusted reputation for excellence across New York City’s public sector.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Scheduler to join our team and support a major transit/rail signals program. The Scheduler will develop, maintain and report on project schedules, coordinate with multiple disciplines (engineering, construction, inspection, materials, procurement), track critical path activities, and ensure alignment with contract milestones and client requirements. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain project schedule(s) using industry standard scheduling software
- Create, update and monitor master, baseline and look-ahead schedules (weekly/bi-weekly)
- Analyze schedule logic, identify critical path, evaluate impacts of changes, delays or technical issues.
- Coordinate schedule input from discipline leads (design, construction, inspection, materials, procurement) and incorporate into integrated schedule.
- Perform schedule risk assessments, impact analyses, recovery plan development.
- Generate and distribute schedule reports, dashboards and updates to project management, client and consultants.
- Participate in schedule review meetings, change control, claim analysis, monthly progress reviews.
- Work closely with project controls, cost team and contract administrators to ensure schedule reflects contract requirements, milestones and progress.
- Monitor work-in-progress, update percent complete, adjust logic as field conditions or scope changes occur.
- Assist in preparing submittal approval schedules, procurement lead times, field mobilization planning, and interface coordination (track outages, system shutdowns, access windows) specific to rail/ transit environment.
- Ensure schedule compliance with contract, client (MTA) and internal SIE quality and reporting procedures.
Qualification & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Planning or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 10 years of scheduling experience in heavy civil, transit/rail, infrastructure or construction environment (preferably on MTA, railroad or rail transit projects).
- Signaling, track work, and vital/safety software schedule experience required.
- Certified Scheduling Professional (PSP) or Planning & Scheduling Professional (AACE/PMI) certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling logic, resource/time loading, schedule risk assessment, recovery planning.
- Familiarity with rail/rail-transit environments: track outages, system shutdowns, access restrictions, client (MTA) protocols and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively with project management, engineering, field staff and client.
- Proficiency with scheduling software
SI Engineering, P.C. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and career advancement without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We are committed to creating a diverse, productive and healthful work environment.
Salary : $160,000 - $185,000