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Scheduling Director

Gilbane

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Chicago, IL · Posted October 6, 2026

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Requisition Title

Scheduling Director Requisition ID

2026-13538 Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago US-WI-Milwaukee Category

Scheduling Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company Location : Location

US-IL-Chicago Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/ Location : Postal Code

60606 Location : Address

123 N Wacker Drive Additional Locations

US-WI-Milwaukee Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

Provides oversight relative to all aspects of planning & scheduling for all projects within the Division

Provides input to the development of project pursuits including fee proposals, RFP responses, presentation content, etc.

Develops protocols and ensures adequate controls are in place so that proper schedule techniques and update procedures are followed on all projects within a Division

Reports concerns to Division management regarding proper project controls on any projects within a Division

Assumes lead role for scheduling in the Division’s strategic planning process

Sets scheduling-related customer satisfaction goals

Reviews project risk reports and provides feedback and alerts for high-risk jobs in the Division

Manages department workload and deliverables and balances with available backlogged recoveries and recoveries targets

Serves as subject matter expert for the Scheduling peer group and helps steer group initiatives or multiple subcommittees throughout the year

Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members

Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members

Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

17+ years of related experience

Professional Certification in AACEi, PMI, AGC, CMAA, or similar is recommended.

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Develop, implement, and train on standard and project specific cost control procedures in accordance with the Division and/or Business Unit procedures

Identify and communicate key cost issues to project/construction and operations management in a timely manner to allow corrective action to be implemented

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $180,000 - $240,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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