Lead Scheduler

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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Lead Scheduler - Job Description

HDR is currently seeking a Lead Scheduler to join our growing Transportation Business Group team in Hawaii. This position will be primarily based in HDR’s Hawaii office, to be co-located with support and direct report team members. In the role of Lead Scheduler, you will play a critical role in planning, monitoring, and controlling major Proposal, Design, infrastructure and construction projects. This position works closely with Project Controls Managers, Project Managers, estimators, and risk teams to ensure schedule integrity, contract compliance, and alignment with cost and risk objectives.

Who You Are

You are a professional who understands the process of administering the non-technical elements of large programs that are tied together for the successful delivery of a project. You have the emotional intelligence to build trusting relationships and close partnerships with your Program/Project Managers, allowing them to do what they do best for serving the client and delivering a program. You are comfortable developing and maintaining schedules that help streamline project controls processes and serving as a mentor to Junior Schedulers.

Your experience includes development of project schedules; monitoring and tracking the progress of project work relative to established budgets and schedules; preparation of project budget and schedule status reports and presentations; working with Program/Project Managers to proactively identify developing project budget and schedule problems and implement corrective actions; and preparation of cost accruals, estimates to complete and estimates at completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Controls Manager and Project Manager with planning and monitoring all aspects of major projects.
• Prepare and maintain baseline schedules, schedule updates, schedule reviews, and monthly progress reports.
• Perform Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and detailed investigation of schedule impacts and delays.
• Monitor, document, and report construction progress against the approved schedule.
• Identify, track, and assist in resolving construction issues and schedule conflicts.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, contractors, designers, and internal teams regarding schedule-related issues.
• Review contractor schedules for compliance with contract requirements and provide acceptance or rejection recommendations.
• Coordinate with estimating, commercial, and risk management teams to ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and risk.
• Mentor and train junior schedulers and project controls staff.
• Support development and implementation of scheduling standards, best practices, and tools across projects.
• Present at internal and external conferences and contribute to technical publications.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong cost control and earned value management background.
• Ability to interpret complex construction schedules and contract requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CPE, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, CFCC, or PE.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible scheduling experience on engineering or construction projects, including schedule analysis and impact evaluation.
• Proficiency in using Primavera, and/or other scheduling software
• Experience with cost and resource loaded schedules required
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.