Lead Scheduler
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Kokosing scores B on the Alion truth index.
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Job Description:
We are looking for a diligent Lead ProjectScheduler to join our team.
Responsibilities will include development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules. The role of a Lead Project Scheduler is to ensure that all stages of the construction process are accurately planned and executed in a timely manner. This role can sit out of Columbus, OH, Cleveland, OH, or St. Louis, MO. If sitting out of an Ohio location, there will be an expectation to travel to St. Louis once a month.
SUMMARY
Role is a Lead Project Scheduler for project pursuits ranging in size, complexityand scope. Primary responsibilitywill be supportingour project management tea, including self-performed and subcontractor scopes of work.
Independently, or with a project team, create high-level master schedules for projects ranging in size and complexity.
Possess excellent time management and organizational skills and have a background in Civil Engineering or related fields.
Have a deep understanding of construction processes, effective communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES
Have a firm understanding of construction sequencingand duration- ability to work independently or with a project team to developschedules ranging from summary level to detailed activity /resource loaded.
Ability to work with mixedlevels of operations, clients, designersand trade partners to build out master schedules, provide critical schedule analysis, and provide team with suggested adjustments to improve schedule outcome.
Responsible to ensure that the project schedulesconform to the contract requirements and specifications.
Participating in estimating and project meetings and providing scheduling input, recommendations,and value engineeringadvice.
Prepare and present project schedulesand narrativesto clients and stakeholders.
Identifyand managepotential risks and developcontingency plans to address them.
Performing Time Impact Analysis (TIA).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration preferred or experience in lieu of degree.
Ideal candidates will possess8+ years of experience in Project Scheduling, preferably in heavy civil and heavy industrial construction projects.
Proficiencyin Oracle Primavera Cloud and / or Primavera P6.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior experience performing critical path, earned value, and schedule impact analysis is preferred.
Ability to work in concert with estimators, project team-members, subcontractors, engineers, contracting partners and clients.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects concurrently.
BENEFITS
Kokosing offerscompetitivecompensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmativeaction federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.