Metronorth Railroad

Scheduler Level 2

Metronorth Railroad$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant scheduling experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 software for scheduling and analysis.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Desire to focus on organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Senior Scheduler with project-level scheduling support.
  • Develop project construction durations and phasing plans.
  • Analyze schedule-related project issues and present solutions.
  • Manage conceptual schedules, baselines, and progress measurement.
  • Participate in monthly job progress meetings and updates.
  • Recommend mitigation strategies for scheduling delays.
  • Evaluate extensions of time and prepare necessary schedule documentation.

Benefits

  • Eligible for telework one day per week after 30 days of hire.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within MTA.
  • Access to a range of professional development resources.
  • Diverse workplace that values inclusive hiring practices.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 12037

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Infrastructure

Date Posted: Jun 13, 2025

Description

This position is eligible for telework , which is currently available one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

JOB TITLE:

Scheduler Level 2

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Delivery/ Infrastructure

REPORTS TO:

Principal Scheduler

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 0 0 P M or as required (7.5HR/DAY)

HAY POINTS:

479

SALARY RANGE :

$80,963 to $110,226

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

S ummary

The Scheduler Level 2 provides scheduling support , including preparing construction durations, phasing plans, monitoring contractor schedule updates , and recommending mitigati ng delays.

Responsibilities

Assists a Senior Scheduler by providing project-level scheduling support to the project team:

Develop project construction duration.

Prepare project phasing plans and participate in project risk assessment and constructability reviews.

Study, review, analyze , and present schedule -related project- specific issues for resolution.

Manage various scheduling and planning functions encompassing conceptual schedules, options analysis, baselines, progress measurement, and schedule analysis at the project level and across the portfolio to identify trends, opportunities , and risks using Primavera P6 software.

Participate in the monthly job progress meetings and project schedule updates to update the project status .

Resolve any discrepancies or disagreements in the status of work activities and their representation in the schedule.

Recommend mitigation to delays.

Evaluate and analyze extensions of time, change orders , and claims.

Determine impacts and prepare necessary schedule frag nets, the chronology of events, charts, flow diagrams, comparison reports, presentations, and narratives .

Work with Project teams to take appropriate corrective actions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Competencies:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Must have focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.

Must possess excellent team - building , listening, problem-solving , and prioritization skills.

Proficient computer skills (i.e., Windows environment, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and strong business administrative skills ( i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.).

PMI-SP desirable.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the "Careers" link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply .

About Metronorth Railroad

Metro-North Railroad is a commuter railroad that serves the northern suburbs of New York City. The railroad was founded in 1983 and is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Metro-North operates three main lines, the Hudson Line, the Harlem Line, and the New Haven Line, which together serve over 85 million passengers annually. The railroad has a fleet of over 400 rail cars and operates over 700 trains per day. In addition to commuter service, Metro-North also operates several tourist trains, including the popular Fall Foliage and Holiday Express trains.
Learn more about Metronorth Railroad
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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