Scheduler - Construction Engineering & Project Controls

Ascension Construction Solutions is seeking a full-time Scheduler to support hyper-scale data center projects. This role goes beyond schedule data entry and focuses on applying construction engineering knowledge, sequencing expertise, and critical path analysis to actively support project planning, execution, and decision-making.

The Scheduler will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and Quality/Commissioning teams to develop, analyze, and maintain schedules that reflect real-world construction means and methods. The successful candidate will use scheduling as a project management tool to identify risks, support recovery strategies, and improve overall project performance.

Additionally, this role may require both short‑term and long‑term travel to project sites as needed to effectively support planning, coordination, and field execution.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Perform all duties with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders to ensure schedule intent, constraints, and risks are clearly understood.
• Develop logic-driven CPM baseline schedules based on construction sequencing, phasing, and means-and-methods—not just activity lists.
• Prepare summary-level and detailed schedules that support executive reporting as well as field-level execution.
• Apply construction engineering judgment to:
• Define realistic activity durations
• Establish appropriate logic ties
• Identify critical path and near-critical work
• Evaluate schedule impacts and mitigation options
• Perform monthly schedule updates, analyze variances, and clearly explain changes, delays, and productivity trends.
• Compare current schedules to baselines and prior updates to assess performance and forecast completion.
• Lead and participate in pull planning and collaborative scheduling sessions, translating field input into executable CPM schedules.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Engineers, Quality, Commissioning, and other stakeholders to validate sequencing, constraints, and milestones.
• Proactively identify schedule risks, constructability issues, and opportunities for optimization or recovery.
• Support special schedule analyses, including look-ahead planning, what-if scenarios, and delay impact evaluations.
• Understand public health and safety requirements and integrate safety considerations into construction sequencing and planning.
• Facilitate scheduling meetings and document key decisions, assumptions, and action items when required.
• Support night-shift or off-hours work as needed to align with project operations.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed to support project success.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders
• Stand for long periods of time
• Use of construction personnel hoist
• Navigate active construction sites consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material
• Use of vision, hands and fingers
• Speak, hear, stoop/bend crouch
• Lift/carry a minimum of 30 pounds
• Be able to wear standard PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, safety glasses/goggles

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office Trailer
• Mud, gravel, rutted/uneven ground etc.
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposed to heavy machinery
• Loud noise
• Tripping hazards
• Environmental hazards
• Construction environment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree or greater in Construction, Engineering or Engineering Technology, Construction Management preferred
• Equivalent post-secondary education 2 or 4-year degree

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified candidate must have a valid driver's license and retain a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration.
• Must have a minimum of 1-5 years experience in construction
• Must be able to apply effective management techniques to maximize project performance.
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is essential.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills.
• Possess a personal vehicle for use during the day for transportation to and from and on or around a job site.
• Ability to read and understand plans and direction given in English language.
• Ability to write in English.
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to create and or edit Microsoft documents
• Capable of using Oracle P6
• Ability to create and or edit Outlook emails with attachments
• Capable of using Bluebeam

CAPABILITIES

• Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Problem-solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient with Project Management Tools
• Exposure to Contractor payment processing requests
• Meet travel requirements for job assignments
• Ability to read shop drawings and review submittals for project compliance

This position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

ACS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What scheduling specific experience do you have?
• Do you have experience with P6?
• Are you comfortable working on schedules independently?

Experience:

• Commercial construction: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person