Project Scheduler

Project Scheduler (Planning Scheduling & Production Planning)

Job Description:

DPR is looking for a Project Scheduler for our Planning Scheduling & Production Planning (PSPP) Team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves commercial projects within Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, Higher Education and Corporate Office markets.

• Expert in CPM scheduling theory, level of detail, and execution.
• Experienced in Oracle Primavera P6: creating new schedules, updating schedules, troubleshooting resource loading & crew logic, cost loading, variance reports, etc.
• Strong understanding of pre‑construction planning, design development, bid/buy‑out, long‑lead procurement items, construction sequences, startup, testing & commissioning.
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with DPR project team, subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders to obtain input for sequencing and durations relative to overall project milestones.
• Develop contract (baseline) schedule and maintain monthly contract schedule updates in close coordination with superintendents and project team.
• Lead planning and scheduling efforts, creatively collaborate with superintendents to produce accurate schedule updates.
• Coordinate with and include subcontractor schedules.
• Create variance reports, graphics, and narratives to address potential issues or conflicts.
• Analyze acceleration options (multiple shifts, weekday OT, weekend OT) to recommend the best cost option and offset against risks.
• Train other team members in planning & scheduling best practices.

• Communicate schedule via tools such as schedule narratives, key milestones, and high‑level summaries.
• Draft quality schedule narratives, respond to schedule comments, and write concise executive summaries.
• Facilitate weekly schedule meetings with the owner and DPR project teams.
• Prepare schedule handouts and record action items.
• Produce look‑ahead schedules (e.g., 6 weeks) for weekly OAC meetings.
• Effectively communicate schedule issues, risks, conflicts, and mitigation/recovery plans to the owner.
• Create visual references/diagrams/graphics using P6 data to describe project plan, current status, and upcoming scopes of work.
• Motivate and build trust among project teams during planning sessions.

• Provide risk management input on key schedule milestones.
• Alert entire project team to potential problem areas or deviations from the plan.
• Assist in development of recovery plans, mitigation options, or delay analysis.

• 3+ years of experience as a Scheduler, preferably within DPR’s core market projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent field experience.
• A strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• A flexible, detail‑oriented team player able to manage multiple tasks, work with diverse personalities & styles, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Software skills:
  Acumen, Fuse, and ACC Build.

Anticipated starting pay range: $ - $.

DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.