Senior Scheduler

PMA is seeking a highly seasoned Senior Scheduler with deep scheduling and project controls expertise for an exclusive, on-site assignment supporting a large, complex construction program in Fort Wayne, IN. This role requires mastery of advanced scheduling methodologies, leadership presence, and the ability to influence strategic decisions at both the project and program levels.

The Senior Scheduler will own the development and oversight of complex, multi-phase, resource- and cost-loaded schedules, integrate contract and risk requirements, and serve as the primary scheduling advisor to executives, project leaders, and stakeholders. This position includes extensive site engagement to validate progress, monitor performance, and identify issues before they escalate. You will also lead high-impact schedule analyses, claims evaluations, and schedule governance efforts across the program.

This is a senior-level technical expert role suited for candidates who bring not only advanced scheduling capability but also seasoned judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments across a high-visibility capital initiative.

• Planning & Schedule Development
• Independently develop, manage, and optimize detailed schedules for major capital programs, multi-package construction efforts, and highly complex technical scopes.
• Lead strategic schedule development efforts, including long-range planning, phasing, and sequencing for multi-year initiatives.
• Establish program-level schedule frameworks, governance models, workflows, and compliance standards.
• Integrate risk registers, contract requirements, resource strategies, cost structures, and execution constraints into the baseline schedule.
• Lead and facilitate advanced interactive planning sessions with executives, design teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee coordination and integration of schedules across numerous contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure a unified master program schedule.
• Schedule Monitoring & Controls
• Perform high-level progress validation supported by detailed field verification and performance trending.
• Lead development of predictive forecasting models, earned value reporting, and productivity analysis.
• Conduct complex variance and root-cause analysis, providing clear, strategic mitigation recommendations.
• Direct schedule governance activities, ensuring consistent application of PMA standards across all project phases and partners.
• Oversee program-wide schedule health assessments, quality control reviews, and compliance audits.
• Schedule Analysis & Forensics
• Lead major forensics investigations, including delay analysis, time impact analysis, windows and fragnet studies, and what-if scenarios.
• Evaluate and prepare expert-level documentation for claims, entitlement assessments, and dispute resolution processes.
• Select and apply advanced delay methodologies tailored to contract, legal, and factual circumstances.
• Synthesize complex schedule findings into concise, defensible presentations suitable for executives, legal teams, boards, or external authorities.
• Advise clients on recovery strategy, acceleration feasibility, and risk posture based on analytical outcomes.
• Reporting & Communication
• Develop and present executive-level dashboards, performance summaries, and schedule narratives supported by data-driven insights.
• Clearly translate high-complexity schedule concepts into meaningful, actionable information for non-technical stakeholders.
• Highlight critical path shifts, risk indicators, and strategic decision points for leadership review.
• Collaborate with executives, PMs, and controls teams to align schedule reporting with business goals, financial constraints, and program strategy.
• Influence decision-making through strong narrative, data fluency, and clear articulation of impacts and options.
• Mentorship & Leadership
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert (SME) across the program and within PMA.
• Mentor and coach mid- and junior-level schedulers, helping elevate organizational capability.
• Lead internal scheduling best-practice initiatives, training efforts, and standards…