Senior Project Scheduler (Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Senior Project Scheduler (Infrastructure): Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules for large-scale infrastructure and data center projects with an accent on critical path analysis and contractor integration. Focus on optimizing timelines, managing schedule risks, and ensuring alignment between technical execution and financial forecasts.

Location: On-site in Chicago, IL

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 a year

Company

hirify.global Infrastructure & Capital Projects is a global consultancy focused on delivering smarter, safer, and more sustainable public infrastructure and industrial facilities.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across all phases of the lifecycle, from master to Level 4 schedules.
• Integrate internal schedules with EPCM contractor timelines to create unified, realistic project views.
• Analyze schedule performance against baselines to identify critical paths, constraints, and acceleration opportunities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including schedule variance and lookahead schedules.
• Support risk management by assessing schedule impacts and developing mitigation strategies.
• Act as a subject matter expert for scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Chicago, IL
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in project scheduling within construction, pharmaceutical, energy, or large capital project environments.

Nice to have

• Certifications in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Expertise in earned value management (EVM), cost/schedule integration, and risk analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible approach to support individual work/life needs.
• Opportunity to work on transformative, high-impact global capital projects.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment with a commitment to equal opportunity.