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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful large-scale projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while fostering strong custom...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $190K *

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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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.