Full-Time

Project Manager: Scheduling

Ross Group

Ross Group

No salary listed

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Data Visualization
Forecasting
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Bring 7+ years of construction scheduling and/or project management experience.
  • Have advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
  • Have experience developing and managing complex project schedules and integrated master schedules.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to identify schedule risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Have experience mentoring or managing scheduling or project controls staff.
  • Possess a strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling methodologies, and project controls principles.
  • Have familiarity with Earned Value Management, forecasting, and project performance metrics.
  • Have experience working with project management, enterprise resource planning, or project controls systems.
  • Be physically able to work outdoors in extreme conditions such as cold, heat, and humidity on a regular, daily basis.
  • Be physically able to use visual and auditory skills.
  • Be physically able to stand, climb, bend, and stoop on a regular, daily basis.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of schedulers supporting multiple concurrent construction projects.
  • Develop, maintain, and oversee detailed project schedules and integrated master schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Establish scheduling standards, templates, and best practices across the organization.
  • Ensure project schedules are resource-loaded and cost-loaded where applicable.
  • Maintain schedule baselines and track performance against approved project plans.
  • Monitor schedule performance, identify risks or delays, and develop recovery strategies.
  • Develop and maintain schedule reporting, dashboards, and performance analysis for project teams and leadership.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining project performance metrics and forecasting tools, including schedule and cost indicators.
  • Support project teams with schedule forecasting and progress analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Utilize Earned Value Management principles or similar performance tracking methods where applicable.
  • Ensure project performance data remains accurate, complete, and actionable.
  • Develop reports and analysis that support decisions related to sequencing, resources, and schedule recovery.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimating during preconstruction and project execution.
  • Assist in developing proposal schedules, baseline schedules, and construction sequencing plans during the bidding process.
  • Evaluate schedule impacts and develop mitigation or recovery plans when necessary.
  • Support project teams with short-term scheduling strategies, phasing plans, and schedule updates.
  • Participate in owner/architect meetings and provide schedule updates when required.
  • Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between project schedules, budgets, and field execution.
  • Evaluate scheduling processes, reports, and tools to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support the development of standardized scheduling methodologies and reporting frameworks across projects.
  • Contribute to ongoing improvements in project management and project controls processes.
  • Mentor and develop scheduling staff through training, coaching, and professional development.
  • Serve as the internal expert on scheduling processes and scheduling software platforms.
  • Work closely with project teams to improve planning, sequencing, and execution.
  • Facilitate regular scheduling meetings to review project progress and performance.
  • Manage multiple project schedules while maintaining accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
  • Provide timely reporting and schedule analysis to support project and executive decision-making.
  • Demonstrate leadership and communication when working with project teams, clients, and internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain a proactive approach to risk identification and schedule recovery planning.
  • Support collaboration between operations, estimating, and field teams.
  • Continuously improve scheduling processes, tools, and reporting standards across the organization.
  • Mentor and develop team members to strengthen the organization's scheduling capabilities.

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