Junior Scheduler / Project Controls Consultant

SOCOTEC•Atlanta, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

SOCOTEC is seeking a Junior Scheduler / Project Controls Consultant to support its project advisory and construction consulting practice. This early-career role is intended for someone with hands-on construction scheduling experience who wants to develop skills in project controls, schedule analysis, and construction advisory. The candidate will ideally have approximately two years of experience with a general contractor, construction manager, specialty contractor, or similar organization, including direct experience developing, updating, and managing construction schedules. The role supports projects across the building and infrastructure sectors and works closely with senior schedulers, project controls professionals, project managers, and technical experts. The position is particularly suited to someone transitioning from a contractor or construction manager into a consulting environment, with opportunities to work across multiple projects, clients, and construction sectors. The successful candidate will gain exposure to complex projects from both contractor and owner perspectives. The role is based in the Atlanta, New York, or Boston office and requires four days per week in the office with one hybrid/remote day. Some travel to project sites and client offices may be required depending on project assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Approximately two or more years of relevant construction industry experience, preferably with a general contractor, construction manager, or specialty contractor.
Practical experience developing or maintaining construction schedules.
Understanding of construction sequencing, project milestones, and the relationship between design, procurement, and construction activities.
Basic understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and analyze project information and communicate findings clearly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Oracle Primavera P6.
Experience with Microsoft Project or other scheduling/project controls software.
Experience working on commercial buildings, healthcare, higher education, transportation, infrastructure, or other complex construction projects.
Exposure to schedule review, delay analysis, change-order evaluation, or construction claims.
Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or interest in pursuing professional certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining detailed construction project schedules.
Develop and update Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules based on project scope, construction sequencing, and contractor work plans.
Support preparation of baseline schedules, schedule updates, recovery schedules, and short-term look-ahead schedules.
Review contractor schedule submissions for completeness, logic, sequencing, durations, and compliance with project requirements.
Monitor project progress and incorporate actual progress into schedule updates.
Identify critical and near-critical activities, schedule constraints, and potential impacts to project milestones.
Assist with analysis of schedule variances and changes to the critical path.
Work with project teams to collect schedule information, progress data, and supporting documentation.
Assist in preparing schedule narratives, progress reports, schedule graphics, and management presentations.
Support schedule impact assessments and preliminary delay analyses under the direction of senior scheduling and claims professionals.
Assist with evaluating change orders and potential time impacts.
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, progress reports, RFIs, submittals, and change documentation to understand project sequencing and schedule impacts.
Participate in project and schedule review meetings with clients, contractors, designers, and other stakeholders.
Support broader project controls activities, including progress measurement, reporting, cost and schedule integration, and project performance analysis.
Maintain clear and organized documentation supporting schedule updates and analyses.