Senior Scheduler (Columbus)

Title:

Senior Scheduler Location:

Columbus, OH Employment Type:

Full-Time | On-Site

Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced

Senior Scheduler

to join their team in Columbus, OH. This on-site role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling detailed construction schedules while collaborating closely with project teams and stakeholders. The Senior Scheduler will play a critical role in identifying schedule risks, analyzing project performance, and driving schedule efficiency across complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities Lead the development, integration, and maintenance of comprehensive CPM schedules using Primavera P6 and other industry-standard tools Collaborate with project executives, project managers, trade partners, and technical teams to define activity sequencing, logic, durations, and resource or cost loading as required Establish schedule baselines, manage updates, analyze variances, and forecast critical and near-critical path impacts Perform proactive delay analysis, schedule risk assessments, and recommend mitigation or recovery strategies Coordinate schedule integration across design, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams Prepare and present clear, data-driven progress reports, dashboards, and schedule status updates to leadership Support change management by evaluating schedule impacts related to RFIs, submittals, design changes, and change orders Facilitate Lean scheduling practices, including Pull Planning, Look-Ahead Planning, and Last Planner System™ activities

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field Minimum

5+ years

of experience as a scheduler on large, complex construction or industrial projects Expert-level proficiency with

Primavera P6 (required) ; experience with MS Project and Procore preferred Strong understanding of CPM scheduling concepts, including float management, resource and cost loading, baseline development, and critical path analysis Demonstrated experience in schedule controls, variance analysis, forecasting, and Time Impact Analysis (TIA) Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and interpretation of technical drawings Ability to manage schedules for multimillion-dollar projects and complex operating environments

Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications such as

PMI-SP, PMI-PMP, PMI-CP, AACEI PSP, or CCP Experience with schedule risk analysis techniques, including Monte Carlo simulations Familiarity with Lean Construction practices and collaborative planning methods Working knowledge of BIM/VDC and 4D scheduling integration Advanced reporting and analytics skills using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools

Skills & Competencies Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and presentation abilities for executive and field audiences Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary (details available upon inquiry) Comprehensive benefits package