Established in 1979, Alpha Corporation is a full-service, woman-owned firm providing civil and structural engineering; program and construction management; project controls; and technology services for a wide range of building, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We serve a broad spectrum of clients, including government agencies at all levels and public and private enterprises and partnerships.
Our vision is to be recognized for responsive, innovative, high-quality service across the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors—and to be the employer of choice for professionals seeking stimulating, rewarding careers.
We are currently seeking a Senior Construction Project Scheduler with buildings and facilities experience for our Dulles, VA office.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Construction Project Scheduler leads planning and scheduling efforts for assigned projects, partnering with project managers, superintendents, owners, and designers to develop and maintain integrated, resource- and/or cost-loaded schedules. This role establishes scheduling standards, drives schedule performance and recovery, and provides clear, decision-ready reporting to project leadership. Responsibilities include:
- Lead development of the integrated project schedule (baseline and updates) from concept through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, contract requirements, procurement, design deliverables, construction sequencing, commissioning, and turnover.
- Facilitate schedule workshops and pull-planning sessions with owners, designers, contractors, and trades to define work packages, logic ties, activity durations, constraints, and milestones.
- Build cost- and/or resource-loaded schedules as required; validate coding structures (WBS/OBS, calendars, activity codes) to support earned value, progress measurement, and portfolio reporting.
- Establish and maintain schedule integrity, including logic, constraints, calendars, float paths, and critical path; perform regular quality checks to ensure schedules are realistic, auditable, and contract compliant.
- Collect progress from field and project teams, validate percent complete and remaining durations, incorporate approved changes, and publish periodic updates in accordance with project controls procedures.
- Analyze schedule performance and trends (critical path, near-critical path, float erosion, productivity impacts) and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation and recovery.
- Develop and present schedule narratives, dashboard metrics, and look-ahead plans to project leadership and clients; clearly communicate assumptions, risks, opportunities, and required decisions.
- Lead schedule change control: evaluate RFIs, submittal and procurement impacts, change orders, and delays; document time impacts and support time extension and entitlement analysis as needed.
- Perform what-if scenarios and schedule risk assessments; model alternatives for sequencing, staffing, overtime, and procurement strategies to optimize project outcomes.
- Coordinate and integrate third-party, subcontractor, and vendor schedules; verify that procurement lead times and fabrication/delivery dates are reflected and maintained.
- Support project controls integration (cost, progress, and schedule): reconcile schedule status with cost reports, earned value metrics, and monthly forecasts.
- Serve as the primary scheduling point of contact for the client/owner on assigned projects; lead schedule reviews, negotiate sequencing adjustments, and support dispute avoidance through clear documentation.
- Conduct schedule quality reviews (including DCMA-style checks, as applicable) and ensure compliance with project scheduling specifications, reporting requirements, and internal standards.
- Develop and maintain schedule templates, coding standards, and procedures; identify opportunities for automation and improved reporting to increase consistency and efficiency.
- Mentor and support junior schedulers and project engineers; provide guidance on best practices for updating, progress measurement, and schedule troubleshooting.
- Support proposal development and project startup by developing high-level schedules, basis-of-schedule narratives, and staffing/loading assumptions for estimating and pursuit efforts.
- Maintain complete schedule documentation and backups (baseline, updates, narratives, assumptions, and change logs) to support audits, claims analysis, and lessons learned.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have senior-level scheduling experience on vertical construction projects and a strong command of schedule development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting in Primavera P6. Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
- 7+ years of progressive scheduling/project controls experience, including advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 Enterprise, Acumen Fuse, RiskyProject is an added preference.
- 7+ years of scheduling experience on vertical construction projects (buildings/facilities), including coordination with multiple trades and complex phasing/logistics.
- Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification preferred (or ability to obtain). PMI-SP and/or AACE credentials are a plus.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to produce clear schedule narratives, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
- Experience with schedule risk, time impact analysis (TIA), and/or claims support; familiarity with DCMA 14-point assessments and schedule specification compliance is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead planning sessions, influence stakeholders, and mentor junior staff; strong written and verbal communication skills with comfort presenting to clients and senior leadership.
- Active U.S. Secret clearance (preferred) or the ability to obtain and maintain one, as required by the project.
Salary: 100k - 155k.
Alpha Corporation offers excellent career opportunities and supports continued professional, educational, and personal growth. We provide the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects in a collaborative team environment. All positions include a competitive benefits package and the opportunity for a stable, rewarding career.
Alpha Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.