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DPR Construction

Senior Scheduler

DPR Construction, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Senior Scheduler – DPR Construction DPR is currently looking for a Senior Project Scheduler. The role involves scheduling commercial projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Corporate Office. The Scheduler will work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, and Regional Leadership teams.

Responsibilities

Grow capacity of team members on planning & scheduling best practices.

Motivate and build trust among project teams during planning sessions.

Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with DPR project team, subcontractors, designers, and stakeholders to obtain input for sequencing, manpower, and durations aligned with overall project milestones.

Develop contract (baseline) schedule and maintain contract schedule updates with project teams.

Help teams manage preconstruction planning, design development, bid / buy‑out, long‑lead procurement items, construction sequences, startup, testing & commissioning.

Support resource loading, crew logic, cost loading, and variance reporting as required.

Coordinate with and include subcontractor schedule input and perspectives when applicable.

Integrate the schedule and BIM model using 4D tools (a plus).

Provide risk‑management input on key schedule milestones.

Alert the entire project team, including the owner, to potential problem areas or deviations from the plan; assist in developing recovery plans, mitigation options, or delay analysis.

Create variance reports, graphics, and narratives to highlight issues or conflicts.

Create visual references, diagrams, and graphics using schedule data to further describe the project plan, current status, and upcoming scopes of work.

Guide teams on vertical alignment between the P6 schedule and any external detailed tracking (e.g., procurement logs or level‑4 & 5 commitment‑based construction tools).

Understand CPM, LBMS, and Takt scheduling theory, with depth of detail and execution.

Experience with Smartsheet is a plus.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience as a Scheduler, preferably within DPR’s core market projects.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent field experience.

Oracle Primavera P6 experience.

A strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.

Effective problem‑solving skills.

A flexible, detail-oriented team player who can manage multiple tasks, work with diverse personalities and styles, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.

This position is salaried.

DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

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