Construction Scheduler (Part Time or Contract)

The Construction Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules to support successful and timely project execution. Working closely with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors, the Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring project milestones are met across all phases-including procurement, demolition, structure, interiors, MEP systems, and final turnover. Duties & Responsibilities : Schedule Development & Management: Create and maintain master construction schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project, reflecting all project phases from preconstruction to final turnover. Trade & Scope Integration: Coordinate and sequence activities across trades such as demolition, structural steel, drywall, HVAC, fire alarm, electrical, and specialty finishes. Account for long-lead procurement items (e.g., lighting, millwork, signage). Critical Path & Milestone Tracking: Identify and monitor critical path activities and milestone deliverables including permit approvals, procurement releases, inspections, and equipment startups. Progress Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and update 2-week and 6-week look-ahead schedules. Provide progress updates, delay analyses, recovery plans, and earned value tracking as needed. Team Collaboration: Work closely with project management and field teams to validate durations and sequencing, ensure schedule buy-in, and proactively address deviations. Turnover & Closeout: Support turnover phase planning including punchlist execution, final inspections, equipment commissioning, and closeout deliverables. Documentation & Communication: Present scheduling information clearly to clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Generate visual outputs for use in meetings and reports. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in construction scheduling, preferably with projects involving phased commercial interiors or high-end retail buildouts. Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Project. Familiarity with BIM platforms, Procore, and Excel is a plus. Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple schedule elements across diverse scopes and timelines. Analytical Thinker: Strong critical thinking skills to identify sequencing logic errors, resource bottlenecks, or schedule conflicts. Communicator & Collaborator: Effective communicator able to synthesize complex scheduling data for technical and non-technical audiences. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.