Lead Scheduler

Lead Scheduler

Date: May 1, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Company: RailWorks

Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives. Compensation $150000 - $195000 / year

Position Summary

The Scheduler develops, maintains, monitors, and analyzes project schedules for RailWorks' construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and resource coordination.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Creates and maintains detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 software.
• Coordinates with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to align timelines.
• Identifies potential scheduling conflicts and proposes solutions.
• Monitors project progress, updates timelines, and provides status reports.
• Assists in resource planning and allocation to optimize project performance.
• Reviews contracts and implements contract specific schedule requirements.
• Schedules activities for the full life cycle of the project including procurement, construction, start-up, operations, and close out.
• Uses and maintains resources in P6.
• Reads plans and completes quantity takeoffs.
• Writes detailed schedule narratives to support the schedule.
• Uses the project estimate and cost reports to develop activity durations.
• Progresses the schedule on a regular basis as determined by the project.
• Prepares reports, graphs, and tables for project resources and milestones.
• Compares and analyzes each progress update to monitor productivity and identify change.
• Prepares time impact packages.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of construction scheduling experience, preferably with experience in rail, rail signaling, and rail power distribution.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Experience using Citrix based P6, combining multiple schedules, managed by multiple schedulers, into a single project schedule.
• Experience comparing project schedules and completing time impact / claims analysis.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management and project controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Primarily office-based with occasional site visits. Desk, computer, and meeting work. Minimal physical demands beyond standard office activity.

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual's sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.