Construction Scheduler

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Project Controls team is seeking a Construction Scheduler in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling of various construction projects.


Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...
• Benefits | JMT

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Tracks the status of critical activities impacting the project
• Monitors program milestones and interdependencies
• Analyzes project planning, schedule updates and delays
• Provides alerts on items impacting the project schedule
• Identifies the critical path and suggests alternatives to regain slippage to the schedule
• Develop strategies for negotiating claims
• Provides technical support in claims litigation
• Write and prepare technical reports
• Attend meetings and lead discussions on project status

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficient with Asta Power Project and Primavera Project Management 6.0
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Project, Word, Powerpoint, Visio and Excel
• Ability to interpret contract specifications and drawings
• Knowledge of contract procedures and principles
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle Screening

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related technical field
• Professional certification in AACE, CMAA, PMI, or PSP preferred
• Minimum of 2 years Construction Management experience preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.