Senior Project Scheduler Jobs

Senior project schedulers build and manage the plans that keep complex projects on track. They develop integrated schedules, monitor progress, identify potential delays, and communicate risks to project teams and leadership. Explore vetted senior project scheduler opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Senior Project Schedulers Do

In this senior role, you may own project schedules from initial planning through execution and closeout. Responsibilities often include creating baselines, coordinating input from engineering and construction teams, tracking milestones and dependencies, analyzing schedule performance, and preparing forecasts and reports. You may also recommend recovery plans when work falls behind.

Skills and Tools Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for strong experience with project controls, critical path method (CPM), schedule risk analysis, resource planning, and change management. Senior schedulers often use Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and reporting or analytics tools. Clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to explain schedule impacts to stakeholders are essential.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior project schedulers work across construction, infrastructure, energy, aerospace, manufacturing, technology, and government contracting. Depending on the organization, they may specialize in large capital programs or oversee scheduling standards across multiple projects. Experienced professionals can advance into project controls management, program scheduling, planning leadership, or project management.

Find Senior Project Scheduler Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, location, and scope to find a senior project scheduler position that matches your experience and career goals.

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$90K - $110K *

Engage in impactful construction scheduling, collaborating with teams to analyze and optimize project timelines. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, enhance reporting, and drive project success...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in advanced program performance management, overseeing cost and schedule development for high-value engineering programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal execution and analysi...

Pittsfield, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by supporting large-scale project scheduling efforts. Ensure compliance with corporate standards, enhance project transparency, and drive timely completion while collaborating with...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering successful project outcomes by building comprehensive schedules, defining responsibilities, and managing timelines effectively to ensure client satisfaction an...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of large-scale construction programs. Leverage your expertise in scheduling and project management to drive successful delivery across diverse sectors, ensuring p...

Eunice, NMRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction schedules, ensuring timely delivery across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement best practices and maintain project i...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving the execution of complex data center construction projects. Lead planning, manage resources, and optimize client service while ensuring quality and financial performance acr...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading Agile delivery for technology modernization initiatives. Drive project planning, stakeholder coordination, and disciplined management to ensure multidisciplinary teams achi...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $128K *

Lead diverse project teams to deliver exceptional results, ensuring alignment with client objectives and maintaining high standards throughout the project lifecycle. Drive quality assurance and risk m...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Unlock potential by leading complex security projects across data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery within budget and quality standards while managing risks and stakeho...

Ashburn, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$126K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and drive strategic improvements while e...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $175K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project management effectiveness by providing advanced administrative support, ensuring adherence to policies, and enhancing team performance through training and reporting. Drive project succ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing financial coordination, stakeholder relationships, and full-lifecycle oversight. Drive effective communication and risk management while adapting to changing priori...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Transform project scheduling by leading high-visibility initiatives, ensuring compliance with CPM best practices, and mentoring teams to exceed client expectations while managing complex resource allo...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $196K *

Lead a dynamic team in urban/environmental planning, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance on large-scale projects while managing budgets and timelines effectively...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $154K *

Champion the successful execution of field projects, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards while leading teams and coordinating with stakeholders in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $155K *

Oversee complex project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial control. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive proactive actions for successful outcomes using estab...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading multiple initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring clear objectives and deliverables while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve performance goals and ma...

Salem, ORRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $162K *

Drive project success by leading design and construction phases, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction in commercial and mission-critical environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to deli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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$110K - $130K *

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Corte Madera, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior project scheduler do?question toggle

    A senior project scheduler develops and maintains project schedules, coordinates timelines across teams, tracks progress against plans, identifies risks and delays, and provides schedule forecasts and recommendations to stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for senior project scheduler jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically seek substantial scheduling or project-controls experience, proficiency with tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and knowledge of CPM, risk analysis, resource planning, and project reporting. Requirements vary by industry and employer.

  • Which industries hire senior project schedulers?question toggle

    Senior project schedulers are hired in construction, infrastructure, energy, aerospace, manufacturing, technology, and government contracting, among other industries.

  • How much do senior project scheduler jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by industry, location, experience, and project scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where you can explore qualifying senior project scheduler opportunities.

  • What career paths can follow a senior project scheduler role?question toggle

    Experienced senior project schedulers may move into project controls management, program scheduling, planning leadership, or project management roles.