Senior Construction Scheduler
Mcgough
Premier national construction, development & facilities firm known for complex commercial and mission‑critical projects.
Develops and maintains construction schedules, leads planning, reporting, and risk analysis.
20 days ago ago
$130,000 - $160,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
St Paul, MN
Onsite
Company Size
753 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Agricultural
Industrial
Corporate
Office
Data Centers
Education
Fine Arts
Culture
Role
Description
primavera p6
critical path
time impact
earned value
wbs development
last planner
- Responsible for special projects and other departmental duties as necessary
- Support the development of conceptual bid and proposal schedules with Operations staff and present to selection committees if required
- Evaluate the actual construction status relative to proposed plan
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and construction related documents in preparation and acceptance of usable Baseline schedules for construction
- Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around
- Develop detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6
- Lead the planning effort alongside Project Manager and McGough Schedule Department. Collaborate and make recommendations to project management team in planning the work, including developing Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS), durations, and sequencing the work (hard restraints and soft restraints)
- Assist project teams to develop “what if” scenarios to explore alternate sequencing, document, mitigate or avoid schedule delays
- Utilize analytics to identify and report on project trends and support with risk mitigation
- Interact with project teams to define scope of work to develop and update detailed schedules
- Prepare Time Impact Analyses per recommended practices by commonly accepted standards
- Effectively cost and manpower load schedules for use during the execution of the project
- Monitor project schedules being developed and updated by Operations staff and provide support and guidance as necessary
- Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
- Identify and track project constraints
- Analyze and communicate the impact of potential and actual changes to the schedule
- Prepare reporting from schedules including EVA analysis, integration of cost and schedule
- Work with our Last Planner team and project teams to gather weekly work plans from subcontractors and update weekly work plans
- Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough way
- Coordination with non-construction processes i.e. submittals, design and permitting progress
- Participate in weekly subcontractor meetings on various projects
- Interact with the Operations team and represent McGough Construction in the best manner to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives
Requirements
primavera
aace psp
scheduling
construction
degree
lean
- Experience in construction phase of project lifecycle
- Understand and implement accepted Planning & Scheduling best practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience
- 5+ years of Construction Industry experience
- Proficiency in construction scheduling or project management
- Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree
- Knowledge with Lean construction practices, including pull planning
- AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or equivalent preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6) Software
- Experience with cost management, budget control, and forecasting
- Good written and oral skills
- Portfolio Management Experience
- Skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with owners, subcontractors, senior leaders, and project teams.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1956
Year Founded
The company was established in this year, marking its origins as a local builder in Minnesota.
- It operates across the U.S. from regional hubs, blending in-house construction with full-cycle real estate development.
- Known for financial strength, it manages both public and private capital, delivering build-to-suit and investor-led projects.
- Their portfolio features high-complexity work: hospitals, data centers, labs, warehouse plants, affordable housing, civic and cultural buildings.
- They bring technical depth to mission-critical sectors like healthcare and high-tech, with drag-and-drop VDC, lean scheduling, safety and engineered-systems teams.
- Their development arm scouts parcels in top metro areas—Minneapolis-St Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth, Raleigh-Durham, Austin, Des Moines and Omaha.
- Typical projects include multi-family apartments, combined heat-and-power energy systems, university unions and community banks.
- They also revive heritage structures, deliver arts venues, tribal facilities and complex industrial builds—with unusual breadth.
- Their roots as a family-run, craft-oriented firm inform a collaborative, partner-first approach seen in long-standing client relationships.
- A standout fact: McGough self-performs many trades and uses proprietary ‘Centers of Excellence’ teams to drive efficiency, innovation and quality.
Culture + Values
98%
Employee Satisfaction Rate
The company achieves a high employee satisfaction rate through its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
4.9/5
Customer Satisfaction Score
The company consistently receives high ratings from customers, reflecting its commitment to delivering exceptional service.
15Years
Years of Continuous Improvement
The company has maintained a culture of continuous improvement over the past 15 years, fostering innovation and growth.
100% Safety Record
Accident-Free Work Environment
The company has an impressive safety record, with no reported accidents in its facilities over the past year.
- Do the Right Thing
- Strive for Excellence
- We Care About People
- Integrity Always
- Customer Focused
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Goal
The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on sustainable building practices
- Reduce carbon footprint in construction and operations
- Commitment to LEED-certified projects
- Use of environmentally responsible materials and methods
- Energy-efficient designs and construction techniques
- Active in promoting green building certifications
Inclusion & Diversity
- Commitment to creating an inclusive workplace
- Focus on gender equality, with increasing female representation in construction roles
- Diversity-focused recruitment strategies
- Regular diversity and inclusion training for employees
- Encouragement of diverse perspectives in decision-making processes
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