What are the responsibilities and job description for the Schedule Manager position at Zachry Group?
Position Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Scheduler Manager is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the scheduling function across all phases of a construction project. This role manages schedule creation, maintenance, and integration across teams, phases, and partnerships. The Scheduler Manager ensures alignment with contract terms, promotes best practices in schedule management, and serves as a key liaison between internal teams, clients, and partners. The position requires advanced knowledge of scheduling software, construction methodologies, and Advanced Work Packaging, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
Primary Position Objective
To lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of project schedules, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with project goals. The Scheduler Manager is accountable for supervising scheduling staff, driving schedule mitigation efforts, and delivering clear, actionable schedule insights to stakeholders at all levels.
Responsibilities
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Information
Relocation Requirement: Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Scheduler Manager is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the scheduling function across all phases of a construction project. This role manages schedule creation, maintenance, and integration across teams, phases, and partnerships. The Scheduler Manager ensures alignment with contract terms, promotes best practices in schedule management, and serves as a key liaison between internal teams, clients, and partners. The position requires advanced knowledge of scheduling software, construction methodologies, and Advanced Work Packaging, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
Primary Position Objective
To lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of project schedules, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with project goals. The Scheduler Manager is accountable for supervising scheduling staff, driving schedule mitigation efforts, and delivering clear, actionable schedule insights to stakeholders at all levels.
Responsibilities
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage scheduling team operations, performance reviews, and mentoring.
- Lead schedule development, baseline, and re-baseline efforts.
- Produce and review weekly/monthly scheduling reports.
- Coordinate with project departments to resolve issues and ensure alignment.
- Represent scheduling in client meetings, cost reviews, and change order discussions.
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and promote RBP document usage.
- Maintain schedule integrity and perform quality checks (e.g., float, open ends, Acumen Fuse).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of industry experience, or 10 years of relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years in scheduling or project controls.
- Advanced knowledge of CPM scheduling and earned value reporting.
- Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Acumen Fuse, Work Packaging Software
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Office-based with occasional site visits
- May lift up to 25 lbs
- Frequent use of computer and office equipment
Additional Information
Relocation Requirement: Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States.