Director of Scheduling; Construction

Director Of Scheduling

Selectek is seeking a highly motivated Director of Scheduling to support the business goals and objectives of the client in Detroit. In this role, you will collaborate closely with construction, engineering, and project teams to develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive project schedules across large, complex projects. You will be responsible for creating and updating schedules throughout all project phases—from conceptual planning through engineering and construction—while providing clear, consistent updates on project progress, risks, and schedule impacts to internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Project Planning & Strategy

• Collaborate with preconstruction managers, project managers, engineers, superintendents, contractors, and project services staff to develop detailed project schedules from conceptual planning through construction
• Develop baseline schedules, milestones, and sequencing strategies aligned with project scope and delivery goals

Resource & Schedule Management

• Create and manage schedule logic, constraints, activity durations, and resource availability
• Evaluate impacts of scope changes, design modifications, and delays
• Communicate schedule updates, risks, and recovery strategies to company leadership and clients

Risk Management

• Identify schedule risks and assess potential impacts to project delivery
• Proactively develop mitigation and recovery plans to minimize delays

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and participate in discussions with owners, general contractors, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Attend project meetings and present schedule updates, metrics, and statistical reports to stakeholders

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress using performance metrics and reporting tools
• Adjust schedules and plans as project conditions evolve

Quality Assurance

• Integrate detailed schedule fragments and ensure proper sequencing and constructability
• Maintain schedule accuracy and integrity across all project phases

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and project outcomes through new technologies, tools, or methodologies

Required:

• 15+ years of construction scheduling experience
• Proven experience scheduling $100M+ projects in:
• General construction
• Electrical construction
• Manufacturing construction
• Technology or infrastructure (utilities, communications, buildings, or energy)
• Strong experience gathering, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting schedule data
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Valid U.S. driver's license and passport
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong time management and ability to work across multiple projects
• Experience preparing progress reports and coordinating meetings
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed project plans in fast-paced environments

Technologies & Tools

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Bluebeam

Skills & Attributes for Success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective in engaging with diverse project teams, including owners, contractors, and suppliers
• Comfortable leading difficult schedule-driven discussions
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in dynamic, deadline-driven environments
• Continuously seeks ways to optimize processes and improve project outcomes

Sponsorship:
No, must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

Salary range: $170,000 – $210,000 (Additional compensation may include bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package)

Location of job:
Detroit, MI

Hours and shift:
Monday to Friday, 8AM-5PM

Work from home/remote:
No

Travel:
Yes, heavy travel 70%

Work attire:
Business casual – jeans and polo shirts

Does the client require a background check:
Yes

Please contact Lizzie Johns at  or  for more information.