<p><strong>Project Scheduler / Project Controls / BIM Coordinator / Project Manager – General Construction</strong></p><p> </p><p>Our Senior CPM Schedulers lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of critical path method schedules for complex construction and engineering projects. With deep technical expertise, they collaborate with project owners, construction managers, engineers, trade superintendents, and project managers to establish detailed work sequences, define critical milestones, and ensure alignment of schedule logic with project scope and field operations. Senior Schedulers proactively monitor progress, perform schedule risk assessments, and identify emerging delays or variances. They provide actionable recommendations, support recovery planning, and help drive informed decision‑making to maintain project schedule integrity and overall project success.</p><p> </p><p><span>We are seeking a driven and highly skilled Project Scheduler to lead the development and execution of scheduling strategies for a major industrial construction program in the Columbus, Ohio area. In this pivotal role, you will work alongside senior project leadership to structure work plans, define critical activities, and guide the team in executing a disciplined project schedule. You will play a key role in tracking progress, analyzing performance trends, and producing clear, actionable reports that support decisive project management. The ideal candidate brings strong industry experience, deep proficiency in CPM scheduling, and mastery of tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings clarity to complex challenges, and whose expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of a high‑profile industrial site.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sr. Project Scheduler Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·       <span>Lead the development, integration, and maintenance of comprehensive CPM schedules using Primavera P6 and other industry‑standard tools, ensuring alignment with project scope, execution strategy, and contract requirements.</span></p><p>·       <span>Collaborate with project executives, project managers, trade partners, and technical experts to define activity sequencing, establish logic ties, validate durations, and structure a fully resource‑aware and cost‑loaded schedule where required.</span></p><p>·       <span>Drive schedule governance and controls, establishing baselines, managing updates, analyzing variances, and forecasting critical and near‑critical path impacts.</span></p><p>·       <span>Perform proactive delay analysis and schedule risk assessments, identifying emerging constraints and recommending mitigation or recovery strategies to keep the project on schedule and within budget.</span></p><p>·       <span>Coordinate schedule integration across design, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams, ensuring all stakeholders maintain synchronized and realistic execution plans.</span></p><p>·       <span>Prepare and deliver clear, data‑driven progress reports and performance dashboards that communicate schedule status, trends, risk exposures, and key decision points to project leadership.</span></p><p>·       <span>Lead and facilitate Lean scheduling practices, including Pull Planning, Look‑Ahead Planning, and Last Planner System™ activities, to drive reliable workflow and continuous improvement.</span></p><p>·       <span>Support change management efforts by evaluating the schedule impacts of design revisions, RFIs, submittal delays, change orders, and field‑driven modifications.</span></p><p>·       <span>Maintain rigorous documentation of schedule assumptions, methodologies, and revisions to ensure transparency, traceability, and compliance.</span></p><p>·       <span>Coordinate with BIM and design coordination teams to align model development, sequencing, and milestone deliverables with the master schedule, when required.</span></p><p><strong>Sr. Project Scheduler Requirements:</strong></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Bachelor’s degree</strong><span> in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Project Management, or a related field. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Certification(s) preferred</strong><span>: PMI‑SP, PMI‑PMP, PMI‑CP, AACEI PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or CCP (Certified Cost Professional). </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Minimum 5+ years of experience</strong><span> as a scheduler on large, complex construction or industrial projects; experience in mega‑projects or mission‑critical environments strongly preferred. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Expert‑level proficiency in CPM scheduling tools</strong><span>, including </span><strong>Primavera P6 (required)</strong><span>, MS Project, and project management platforms such as Procore. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Strong understanding of advanced scheduling concepts</strong><span>, including float management, resource loading/leveling, cost‑loading, critical and near‑critical path analysis, and baseline development. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Demonstrated experience in schedule planning and controls</strong><span>, including variance analysis, forecasting, and time‑impact analysis (TIA). </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Experience with risk management techniques</strong><span>, including qualitative and quantitative schedule risk analysis (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations). </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequencing</strong><span>, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Experience scheduling complex multimillion‑dollar projects</strong><span>, including work in occupied facilities, active industrial environments, or high‑risk operational sites. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Familiarity with Lean Construction practices</strong><span>, including Pull Planning, Last Planner System™, and collaborative planning sessions. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Ability to coordinate schedules across interdisciplinary teams</strong><span>: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Working knowledge of BIM/VDC processes</strong><span> and integrating schedule data with 3D/4D models is a plus. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Advanced analytical skills</strong><span> for evaluating progress, identifying delays, and proposing robust mitigation or recovery plans. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Strong communication and presentation skills</strong><span>, with the ability to effectively brief executives and field teams on schedule impacts. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities</strong><span>, with a high attention to detail and rigor in documentation. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Proficiency in producing clear, data‑driven reports and dashboards</strong><span>, leveraging tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms. </span></p><p><span>·       </span><strong>Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment</strong><span>, manage competing priorities, and maintain schedule integrity under pressure.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><em><u>Salary</u></em></p><p><span>§ A competitive salary is provided for this position.</span></p><p><em><u>Benefits</u></em></p><p><span>§ A benefit package is provided to all employees.</span></p><p><em><u>Contact</u></em><span>: </span><span>thudson@apbandassociates.com</span></p><p><br></p>