Sr Scheduler
DPR Construction · San Francisco · $149,000–$220,000 (stated in the posting)
Job Description
- At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
- As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Monitors the development and optimization of moderately complex project schedules to drive successful and timely project delivery. Partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to align scheduling strategies with organizational priorities and resource planning. Evaluates project performance metrics to identify trends, anticipate and mitigate risks, and recommend strategic adjustments for enhanced outcomes. Proactively documents, escalates, and communicates schedule constraints, risks, and issues, influencing timely decision-making and resolution across project teams. Utilizes leading practices in planning and scheduling, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Influences the planning and scheduling function by collaborating across teams and providing guidance to peers and less experienced team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Designs, develops, maintains, implements, and monitors comprehensive project schedules for multiple or large-scale initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Collaborates with project teams and external partners to resolve moderately complex scheduling challenges and optimize resource allocation.
Analyzes project data and performance indicators to forecast risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive informed decision-making.
Communicates schedule status, critical path updates, and potential impacts to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
Ensures compliance with established scheduling standards, methodologies, and documentation requirements.
Leads post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and integrate improvements into future planning processes.
Supports less experienced team members in planning and scheduling issues and provides technical expertise based on leading practices.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
4 - 6 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or a related field required.
Anticipated starting pay range:
$149,000.00- $220,000.00Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs
for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.
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. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.