Scheduling Manager

Posted Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:59 AM Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY). Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus And more! Summary Balfour Beatty is seeking a Scheduling Manager to join our team in Orlando. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing project scheduling across multiple commercial construction projects while providing strategic support to Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations and Legal throughout the project lifecycle. As Scheduling Manager, you'll lead the development of conceptual, preconstruction and execution schedules, provide guidance on schedule risk and delay analysis, and mentor a team of schedulers and operations personnel. You'll play a critical role in helping project teams proactively manage schedules, mitigate risk and deliver successful projects while supporting Balfour Beatty's commitment to operational excellence. Essential Functions Lead the development and management of conceptual, preconstruction, baseline and execution schedules for commercial construction projects. Oversee and mentor scheduling department personnel while providing technical guidance and professional development. Partner with Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations and Legal to develop accurate project schedules and evaluate schedule-related risks. Review project schedules to ensure compliance with contract requirements and company scheduling standards. Conduct regular project site visits to support schedule maintenance, change order management and schedule recovery efforts. Prepare schedule updates, executive reports and graphical schedule presentations for project teams, clients and senior leadership. Perform schedule analysis, fragnet development, Time Impact Analyses and delay evaluations to support project execution and claims avoidance. Train project teams on scheduling best practices, scheduling software, documentation and schedule management processes. Participate in financial and legal project reviews to identify, evaluate and mitigate schedule-related risks. Develop and maintain company scheduling standards, historical productivity data, activity libraries and sequencing databases to improve planning consistency. Maintain a watch list of projects with elevated schedule risk and provide proactive recommendations for mitigation. Support operations teams in documenting project impacts, defending schedule positions and developing claim-related documentation when necessary. Serve as the company’s scheduling subject matter expert, providing technical support and promoting continuous improvement throughout the organization. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field with 5-7 years of construction scheduling experience or 8-10 years of progressive commercial construction scheduling experience in lieu of a degree. Experience leading or mentoring schedulers and supporting multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously. Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 (or equivalent scheduling software) and Microsoft Office applications. Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, constructability, schedule development, schedule recovery planning, Time Impact Analysis and delay analysis. Ability to interpret contract scheduling requirements and proactively identify schedule risks and claim avoidance opportunities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence project teams, owners, architects, engineers and executive leadership. Willingness to travel periodically to project sites for schedule development, project reviews and training. Preferred Experience Experience supporting large-scale commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout. Demonstrated success developing scheduling standards, mentoring scheduling professionals and improving organizational scheduling practices. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr