Project Scheduler New Chicago, Illinois, United States; Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; Omaha

Chicago, Illinois, United States; Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; Omaha, Nebraska, United States; Overland Park, Kansas, United States DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. We have an opening for a Project Scheduler. This role can be based in the following cities. Chicago Minneapolis Omaha Position Summary: At DLR Group as a Project Scheduler you are critical to supporting successful project delivery, serving as the backbone of planning and coordination across the team. In this critical project controls role, you’ll develop, manage, and maintain detailed resource-loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and workflow management tools that keep complex projects on track. Partnering closely with project managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget while facilitating clear, consistent communication across all stakeholders. You’ll monitor progress, anticipate challenges, and proactively identify scheduling risks and mitigation strategies to keep work moving forward. By aligning timelines with project goals and resource availability, as a Project Scheduler plays an essential role in ensuring each project’s success—from planning through completion. If you’re someone who thrives on precision, collaboration, and problem-solving—bringing together analytical thinking, strong communication, and technical master of scheduling tools this could be the role for you. Join us and make an impact where timing and teamwork matter most! What you will do: Develop and manage detailed project schedules, including tasks, dependencies, durations, assigned resources, and milestones. Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and other stakeholders to gather accurate information and ensure the schedule reflects the complete scope of project activities. Track project progress, update schedules regularly, and ensure changes are clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders. Perform critical path analyses to identify key tasks, potential delays, and schedule impacts. Proactively identify and mitigate scheduling risks to maintain project timelines and budget integrity. Advise project teams of potential risks, delays, or conflicts, and recommend effective mitigation strategies. Adjust schedules as necessary to keep projects on track and minimize exposure to risk. Integrate internal project schedules with design and construction partner schedules across a variety of contract types and delivery models. Support project teams in allocating and managing resources effectively to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. Provide schedule inputs for revenue projections, Planifi workplans, INDEPRO tracking, and quality control (QC) reviews. Communicate schedule updates, changes, and key insights clearly and proactively to all stakeholders. Prepare and present schedule reports to project teams and leadership, including financial and resource projections based on resource-loaded schedules. Support business development initiatives by preparing proposed schedules and contributing to RFQ, RFP, and interview processes as needed. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Construction Industry, or a related field Minimum 5 years of scheduling experience High proficiency in scheduling tool, preferably Microsoft Project Dynamic and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works effectively across multidisciplinary teams, and adapts well to shifting priorities and ambiguity. Highly organized and proactive, with strong time management skills to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain exceptional attention to detail Proven understanding of project management principles, including critical path analysis and resource allocation. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and foster meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: 10 or more years of overall experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Professional licensure or certification preferred but not required. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position, including temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including OPT and CPT), TN, J, H-1B, or those who need employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range

$80,000 - $110,000 USD

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Collins Cooper Carusi Architects, Inc.