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Scheduler

STV · Chicago, IL · $83,979–$95,976 a year · Full time

Posted Jun 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time your schedule analysis found a risk that others had missed.

What they are checking: Whether their analysis has actually changed decisions on past projects.

How do you present critical path information to an owner who only wants the bottom line?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate schedule data clearly to people who do not read Gantt charts.

Tell me about working with a contractor who resisted providing schedule updates on time.

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate with contractors firmly enough to keep schedules aligned and current.

What would you do

A delay to the curtain wall delivery is reported. How do you analyze its impact on the completion date?

What they are checking: Whether they can run a time impact analysis and recommend mitigation rather than just reporting slippage.

The project manager wants the schedule to show an on-time finish that you do not think is realistic. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the schedule honest under pressure, which protects the owner and the firm.

About the work

Walk me through how you build a baseline schedule for a vertical construction project from scratch.

What they are checking: Whether they can structure a CPM schedule with sound logic, durations and a clear work breakdown.

What do you check when a contractor submits a schedule update in Primavera P6?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot manipulated logic, out-of-sequence progress and missing ties in an update.

Explain total float and free float to someone on the project team who is not a scheduler.

What they are checking: Whether they understand float well and can explain schedule concepts in plain language to stakeholders.

Which schedule quality checks do you run regularly, such as open ends, constraints or high float?

What they are checking: Whether they use standard health checks to keep schedules reliable over time.

What mitigation options would you look at when a project is behind, and what are the tradeoffs of each?

What they are checking: Whether they understand resequencing, crashing and fast-tracking, including their cost and risk.

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The full job description

As published by STV.

STV is seeking an experienced Scheduler to join our Project Controls department in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in scheduling for vertical construction projects. This role is essential for developing, maintaining, and managing project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software. • Perform schedule analysis to identify risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement. • Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment. • Provide regular updates and reports on project progress, milestones, and critical paths. • Analyze impacts of schedule changes and recommend mitigation strategies. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. • 5–8 years of experience in scheduling for vertical construction projects. • Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. • Strong analytical skills with experience in critical path method (CPM) scheduling techniques. • Effective communication skills to present schedule data to project teams and stakeholders. Compensation Range: $83,978.91 - $95,975.90 STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

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