Construction Scheduler

JGM • Downingtown, PA

74d

About The Position

The Industrial Construction Scheduler will play a critical role in supporting JGM’s construction operations by developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules. This role ensures that projects are properly planned, resources are forecasted, and progress is tracked with accuracy. The Scheduler will also collaborate with Sales, Estimating, and Preconstruction to build proposal and estimate schedules that strengthen JGM’s competitiveness. This is a highly visible role that requires strong technical expertise in scheduling software, excellent communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively with superintendents, project managers, and executives. As JGM continues to scale, this position will serve as the foundation for a broader Project Controls function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of dedicated scheduling experience in the industrial construction sector.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required; Microsoft Project or other scheduling software a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in manpower loading, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to work with both field and executive staff.
• Ability to travel up to 50% nationally for site audits, meetings, and schedule reviews.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor baseline and updated project schedules for multiple concurrent industrial construction projects.
• Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the master schedule.
• Perform manpower loading, forecasting, and resource leveling to support project execution.
• Conduct regular job site visits (up to 50% travel) to meet with project managers and superintendents.
• Audit field progress against schedules, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and develop recovery and mitigation plans.
• Prepare schedule updates and reports for project teams and executive leadership.
• Develop preliminary and detailed schedules for proposals, bids, and estimates.
• Provide schedule input to the sales and estimating teams to ensure competitive and realistic project approaches.
• Support customer presentations by providing schedule logic and milestone clarity.
• Partner with project controls and field operations to align schedules with budgets, forecasts, and manpower plans.
• Generate look-ahead schedules for field execution teams.
• Communicate schedule risks, impacts, and recovery strategies to stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor baseline and updated project roll up of all company schedules for industrial construction projects including resource allocation.
• Perform forecasting schedules in collaboration with finance for all active and future projects.

Benefits

• Participate in the company’s yearly performance bonus program
• Medical, Vision & Dental
• PTO & Holidays
• 401(k) + Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Referral Program
• Training and Further Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees