Senior Scheduler

GFT is seeking a highly qualified Senior Scheduler to support roadway and highway projects. This position is for the Metropolitan New York City area and may be hybrid but will require travel to client offices and project sites as needed.

The Senior Scheduler will independently prepares or directs the preparation of the project schedule based upon the project scope of work. Develops the project planning and scheduling controls strategy, plans and procedures. Prepare and implement project-wide work breakdown structure (WBS) / cost breakdown structure, working with the Cost Engineer. Coordinate any integration with project partners (owner or subcontractors) for maintaining the master program schedule. Management of Time Impact Analysis studies.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Based on the project scope of work, outlines the project Work Breakdown Structure, activity coding and level of detail required to execute and monitor the project thru completion.
• Conduct Interactive Planning Session (IPS) workshops with stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project plan are captured in the project master schedule.
• Communicate with the project team the structure of the schedule, its purpose and functionality during the project life cycle. During the project duration, assure the status of work performed is recorded in the schedule and updated to present the project overall status against any target dates.
• Provide status reports regarding performance and provide recommendations to improve project tracking.
• Conduct Time Impact Analysis and assist with delay claims
• Support the justification of change orders

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field
• 15+ years of project scheduling experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Has a minimum of 15 years of experience in the development and execution of complex project schedules.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

What we prefer you bring:

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Experience with outage scheduling and project controls.
• PMI certifications; Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Scheduling Professional (PSP) OR Masters Certificate in Project Management from an accredited college

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: New York ; New Jersey ; Connecticut

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time