Construction Scheduler

Construction Scheduler Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Richmond VA, Royal Palm Beach and Orlando FL with a team of 170 plus employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

Nichols Contracting is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler with 10+ years of industry experience to develop, manage, and maintain project schedules for complex construction projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope by proactively identifying risks, tracking progress, and coordinating with project teams and stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to establish project timelines and sequencing
• Analyze project scope, specifications, and drawings to create accurate and realistic schedules
• Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly to reflect actual performance
• Identify potential delays or risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Perform critical path analysis and provide schedule impact assessments
• Prepare and present schedule reports, dashboards, and forecasts to leadership and stakeholders
• Support bid proposals and preconstruction efforts with scheduling expertise
• Ensure compliance with contractual scheduling requirements
• Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate updates effectively
• Serve as the subject matter expert and primary authority on all scheduling-related matters.
• Provide forensic schedule analysis in support of disputes or claims resolution.
• Support project controls efforts by integrating schedule data with cost tracking and forecasting.
• Perform time impact analyses (TIA) and support preparation of delay claims and change order justifications.
• Train project teams on scheduling tools, updates, and best practices.
• Maintain and improve scheduling systems, data structures, and reporting tools to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Include knowledge of Procore for schedule integration.
• Prepare executive-level schedule summaries highlighting risks, trends, and recovery strategies across active projects.
• Collaborate with preconstruction teams to develop phasing strategies, sequencing plans, and schedule-driven risk assessments during pursuit stages.
• Provide oversight of multiple concurrent project schedules.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 10 years of construction scheduling experience on commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (preferred) or Microsoft Project
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and project lifecycle
• Experience performing critical path method (CPM) scheduling and delay analysis
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, contracts, and specifications
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working on large-scale or multi-phase projects
• Knowledge of scheduling best practices, claims analysis, and risk management
• Professional certifications such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or

CCMBenefits:

401k, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision) PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Salary:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to independently reach, twist, and bend.
• Ability to independently remain stationary for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment.

Employee Acknowledgement:

I have read the above position description, and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.

Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such people may not be eligible for this position.

Accessibility:

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone:

301-924-5258

Email:

tfleischernicholscontractingEqual Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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