Senior Construction Scheduler - Belmont - SMK Services, Inc.

Description

What We Do:

SMK Services, Inc. (SMK) is a Construction Management and Engineering services consultancy based in Belmont, Massachusetts. Our clients include public agencies, professional engineering firms, general contractors, and subcontractors. We provide services in Project Management, Construction Build Strategy, Scheduling, Engineering Support, Construction Estimating, Claims Analysis and Field Services.

With a growing client base and an expanding range of services, SMK is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler to join our team in the Greater Boston Area.

Company Culture:

SMK is an exciting, collaborative, supportive environment where we take pride in the work we do and celebrate our collective success. We cultivate a strong sense of community, one where colleagues' voices are valued, growth is encouraged, and leadership remains open and accessible. As our firm continues to expand, the successful candidate will help shape and strengthen SMK's culture alongside us.

Opportunities for Growth:

SMK is a growing business that is continually evolving, creating meaningful opportunities for employees to grow alongside the company and advance their careers. We actively encourage and support colleagues in developing their careers in areas of the business and industry that align with their interests and passions. SMK offers ongoing professional development opportunities to broaden employee knowledge and ensure our team stays current with the latest industry practices and innovations.

Why SMK

SMK is intentionally built as a close-knit, highly collaborative team where people genuinely know, trust, and support one another. Our size allows for real relationships, open communication, and a workplace where individual contributions are visible and valued.

We pride ourselves on creating a warm, engaging, and supportive environment, one where experienced professionals can do their best work without bureaucracy or being lost in the crowd. Leadership is hands-on and accessible, collaboration is the norm, and we care deeply about both the quality of our work and the well-being of our team.

At SMK, you're not just filling a role, you're joining a group of professionals who respect each other's expertise, enjoy working together, and are committed to growing the firm thoughtfully and sustainably.

The Role:

SMK is seeking a seasoned Senior Construction Scheduler to support and lead scheduling efforts for complex infrastructure and heavy civil design and construction projects, which may include transportation, rail, facilities, multi-modal, and large highway programs. The successful candidate will bring advanced Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling expertise, deep hands-on experience with Primavera P6, and a proven ability to develop schedules and analyze, manage, and communicate schedule risks, constraints, and construction sequencing.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being trusted to take ownership of their work and is comfortable operating without heavy oversight. They are naturally curious, ask the right questions early, and think several steps ahead when developing or reviewing schedules.

They have the confidence to challenge assumptions, respectfully and constructively, and are comfortable explaining schedule logic, risks, and impacts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Rather than simply updating schedules, they focus on understanding why activities move, where risk is accumulating, and how decisions affect the overall program.

The ideal candidate values clarity, accuracy, and professionalism in written communication and takes pride in producing narratives and analyses that stand up to scrutiny. They are organized, pragmatic, and calm under pressure, with the judgment to prioritize what truly matters when multiple deadlines compete.

Finally, the ideal candidate is someone who appreciates working in a small, close-knit team. They are generous with their knowledge, supportive of colleagues, and motivated by contributing to a respectful, collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Develop, maintain, and manage cost and resource-loaded CPM schedules using Primavera P6 and other scheduling tools.
• Prepare, update, and maintain design and Contract Time Determination schedules in accordance with contract requirements, client procedures, and industry best practices.
• Review designer and contractor schedule submittals, including baseline and re-baseline schedules, monthly updates, Time Impact Analyses, acceleration schedules, and recovery plans, for contractual and technical compliance.
• Perform independent time-impact analyses and review contractor requests for time extensions and delay-related submissions.
• Analyze schedule progress, critical paths, float consumption, and forecasted completion; identify at-risk activities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct site visits to active heavy civil construction projects to verify progress, document conditions, and perform or review schedule updates.
• Perform "what-if" schedule scenarios to assess impacts to milestones and overall project delivery.
• Prepare clear, well-documented technical reports, narratives, charts, and graphics summarizing schedule analyses and findings.
• Provide quality review of schedule-related reports prepared by others.
• Attend and participate in client progress and scheduling meetings; confidently present schedule updates, analyses, and recommendations.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, designers, contractors, and internal teams to resolve schedule issues and support effective project delivery.
• Support the maintenance and updating of SMK's company-wide project and program schedules.

Key Attributes:

• Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in independently authoring clear, well-structured analytical reports and narratives.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong, intuitive understanding of construction principles, sequencing, and contractor means and methods.
• Professional judgment and confidence to step into client-facing discussions.
• Flexibility with work location within Eastern Massachusetts.
• Willingness to step outside the core role to assist with periodic Project Management tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 6+ years of active civil (heavy) construction scheduling experience (transportation experience preferred), including:

• Developing and updating Contract Time Determination schedules with narrative reports.
• Reviewing and analyzing baseline schedules and monthly progress update schedules developed by others.

Required proficiency in:

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Experience with:

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Bluebeam

Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle

Authorization to work in the United States

Additional Employment Information:

• Full-time salaried position.
• Annual starting salary of $130,000 to $175,000, dependent on experience.
• Paid Time Off.
• Eleven days of holiday pay.
• Generous retirement plan contribution.
• Paid office parking.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Hybrid work structure with remote and in-office days based on workload, collaboration needs, client meetings, training, and experience level.
• Primary work location is office-based, with occasional site visits throughout New England.

Note to Applicants

This is a senior-level role requiring significant experience in Civil (Heavy) Construction scheduling, with Transportation experience preferred. We encourage applicants who closely match the qualifications outlined above to apply. Candidates whose experience does not align with the requirements will not be considered at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SMK provides equal employment opportunity in employment and advancement for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran and persons with a disability, at all employment levels, including the executive level. We do not and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran and persons with a disability for any position for which the applicant or employee is qualified. Such affirmative action shall apply to all employment practices, including, but not limited to hiring, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training.