Managing Senior Project Scheduler

Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company that has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government. With roots dating back more than 115 years, Conti Federal specializes in military construction, critical infrastructure, secure construction, environmental remediation, and disaster response and recovery. We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.

With offices located worldwide, the Conti Federal team prides itself on its diverse workforce and promotes an entrepreneurial and energetic atmosphere. We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression. We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization.

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!

To learn more about Conti Federal, please visit http://www.contifederal.com/

General Position Description

The Managing Senior Project Scheduler is responsible for assisting the Director of Project Controls in overseeing scheduling functions for targeted scheduling teams. This role manages a targeted team of Senior Project Schedulers and Project Schedulers, ensuring the development, maintenance, and analysis of integrated project schedules in compliance with federal requirements while executing the responsibilities of a Senior Project Scheduler. The position plays a critical role in supporting project delivery through accurate forecasting, risk identification, and schedule performance management.

This role ensures that complex federal construction projects are delivered on time and in compliance with stringent contractual requirements. By leading the scheduling function, the Managing Senior Project Scheduler directly impacts project success, risk mitigation, and organizational performance.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Project Schedulers and Project Schedulers
• Assign resources across projects based on complexity, priority, and workload
• Establish standard processes, tools, and best practices for scheduling activities
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support career development

Project Scheduling Oversight

• Oversee the development and maintenance of baseline and updated project schedules
• Ensure schedules comply with federal contract requirements (e.g., CPM, resource loading, cost loading where applicable)
• Review and validate schedule integrity, logic, durations, and critical path analysis
• Ensure proper integration of subcontractor and vendor schedules

Compliance & Federal Standards

• Ensure adherence to federal agency scheduling specifications (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC, or other agency guidelines)
• Support compliance with standards such as CPM scheduling best practices and agency-specific schedule review requirements
• Prepare for and support schedule audits, reviews, and contractual deliverables

Analysis & Reporting

• Provide executive-level schedule analysis, including critical path, float analysis, and risk impacts
• Develop and present schedule reports, dashboards, and recovery plans
• Identify schedule risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support claims analysis, time impact analysis (TIA), and change management processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, Cost Controls, and Field Teams to ensure alignment
• Support proposal development with schedule input, phasing, and staffing plans
• Interface with clients, contracting officers, and external stakeholders on schedule matters

Tools & Systems

• Oversee use and standardization of scheduling tools such as Oracle Primavera Cloud, CPM scheduling analytics tools, and Microsoft suite of applications
• Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy across systems
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling methodologies and digital tools

Qualifications

Required

• Must be a US Citizen or US Person
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ Years of Scheduling Experience in the Federal Construction Industry with demonstrated success on scheduling projects with a minimum value of $20M
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Strong expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
• Experience with claims, dispute resolution, and forensic schedule analysis
• Experience supporting federal construction projects
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (preferred primary tool)
• Proven experience managing and developing teams

Preferred

• Experience with federal agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, or similar
• Professional certifications such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or PMI-SP (Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional)
• Familiarity with risk analysis tools and earned value management (EVM)

Pay/Benefits

Conti Federal offers great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision on the first day of your employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

Conti Federal is an equal opportunity employer and does not promote or enforce any preferences or workforce balancing on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin.