What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Scheduler - Infrastructure / Rail Construction position at Turner & Townsend?
Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Scheduler to support scheduling and project controls for large-scale rail infrastructure projects. This full-time, onsite role requires a deep understanding of construction scheduling, project planning, and controls, with a focus on transportation, rail, and heavy civil sectors.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering schedule management services on complex capital programs, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, monitor, and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for large-scale rail infrastructure projects.
- Establish and manage schedule control programs, tools, and deliverables.
- Facilitate planning sessions with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to define tasks, durations, and resource needs.
- Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval.
- Perform resource loading, leveling, and schedule integration across multiple contractors.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure alignment with project policies and procedures.
- Track contractor progress and assess impacts to critical and near-critical paths.
- Conduct time impact and delay analyses; recommend corrective actions.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to measure project performance.
- Monitor schedule deviations and variances; develop mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate schedule reliability and identify risks affecting project delivery.
- Prepare and present schedule progress reports, forecasts, and trend analyses.
- Maintain liaison with clients, consultants, and internal teams throughout all project stages.
- Review and provide feedback on contractor and consultant schedules.
- Coordinate with operating agency staff to ensure timely approvals and resource availability.
- Proactively identify scheduling risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Resolve design and construction issues impacting schedule performance.
- Review and negotiate change orders related to scope, schedule, and cost.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Ability and willingness to work onsite with the client full-time in Jamiaca, Queens.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in project scheduling and controls, preferably on large-scale infrastructure or capital projects.
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, with experience in developing and analyzing detailed CPM schedules.
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule integration techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for reporting and data visualization.
- Experience in transportation, rail, or heavy civil construction is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex schedule data to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented and proactive.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week at the Jamaica, Queens location.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$170K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
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Salary : $140,000 - $170,000
