Scheduler 04226 NW Design

Location:  Huntsville, Alabama, or Las Vegas, Nevada or San Antonio Texas
Title:  Scheduler
Schedule (FT/PT):  Regular Full Time
Travel Required:  Yes (0-25%)
Government Clearance:  Ability to Obtain 

At North Wind Design, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness”, is the motto that we put into action every day. We perform high quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with our employees being our greatest asset. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects for a wide variety of federal clients nationwide. North Wind Design prides ourselves in being responsive to our clients and partners by empowering you to make decisions and build trust on the front lines. We also provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop and grow your career through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. We also provide additional career growth opportunities across affiliated business lines including Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities.

North Wind Design has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical, dental, and life insurance options. We have a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program to enhance your experience and job satisfaction. Additionally, we support the communities where we live and work by taking part in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations. North Wind Design is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm that provides the right environment for leaders and results-oriented professionals to thrive. Come join our team!

Position Purpose

Leads, develops, manages, and maintains integrated project schedules for Military Construction (MILCON) projects to ensure project goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes, budget constraints, and contractual requirements. Serves as the on-site Integrated Master Scheduler responsible for schedule development, analysis, coordination, forecasting, and reporting using Primavera P6, while supporting project teams, government stakeholders, and contractors in achieving successful project delivery.

• Develop, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for MILCON projects using Primavera P6.
• Analyze project schedules to ensure logical sequencing, resource loading, critical path integrity, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor schedule performance and progress against established project baselines, milestones, and objectives.
• Coordinate schedule integration among contractors, subcontractors, project managers, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct critical path, near-critical path, float, and schedule risk analyses.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, conflicts, and potential impacts and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate contractor-submitted schedules for compliance with contract requirements, scheduling best practices, and project objectives.
• Prepare and present schedule status reports, executive summaries, recovery plans, and performance metrics.
• Participate in project progress meetings, planning sessions, scheduling reviews, and risk management discussions.
• Support development and maintenance of project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Perform schedule quality assessments and ensure compliance with project controls standards and scheduling guidelines.
• Track baseline changes, schedule revisions, time impact analyses, and change order impacts.
• Coordinate schedule updates and progress reporting throughout all phases of project execution.
• Support project closeout activities by validating completion milestones and schedule performance metrics.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist project and program managers with project controls, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Support earned value management (EVM) analysis when required.
• Develop schedule templates, procedures, and best practices for project teams.
• Provide training and mentoring to project personnel regarding schedule management processes and tools.
• Support proposal development, planning efforts, and schedule development for new project pursuits.
• Participate in project audits, compliance reviews, and management assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted where appropriate.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of scheduling, project controls, construction management, or project management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), or MILCON projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules using Primavera P6.
• Experience conducting critical path analysis, schedule forecasting, and delay analysis.
• Experience reviewing construction schedules and coordinating project schedule activities across multiple stakeholders.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles.
• Knowledge of MILCON project delivery processes and construction management practices.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain complex integrated project schedules.
• Strong understanding of schedule risk assessment and forecasting techniques.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of scheduling requirements utilized by USACE, NAVFAC, and other Federal agencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate technical schedule information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project controls reporting tools.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, executive briefings, and schedule analyses.

Special Requirements

• Ability to work on-site at active construction project locations.
• Ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, and stakeholder reviews as required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, if required by contract.
• Occasional extended work hours may be required to support project milestones, schedule updates, or critical project activities.
• Ability to access construction sites and comply with all applicable safety requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Experience supporting USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, GSA, or other Federal construction programs.
• Experience with schedule risk analysis tools and project controls software.

Physical Demands
Light Work
The employee regularly performs both office and field-related activities. Duties require prolonged periods of sitting while using computer systems and scheduling software, as well as standing, walking, bending, and traversing active construction sites. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders, navigate uneven terrain, and lift or carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Visual acuity sufficient to review detailed schedules, reports, drawings, and electronic data is required.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline View phone number on us.fitly.work or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation ( form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance. 

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