Lead Project Scheduler
About The Position
The Lead Project Scheduler supports the planning, development, coordination, and execution of large- and small-scale construction projects under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. The role develops, maintains, analyzes, and monitors project schedules to ensure work is properly sequenced, resources are coordinated, and milestones are achieved. It collaborates with project management, engineering, procurement, construction teams, and trade partners to identify potential delays, evaluate project performance, and develop proactive solutions. The position emphasizes Primavera P6 and 3D modeling and requires onsite work and travel. It may be located anywhere in the Southeast.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of industrial construction experience.
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and construction scheduling principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Strong understanding of construction disciplines, project execution, sequencing, and field operations.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and cost management tools.
- Experience developing, analyzing, and maintaining construction schedules, including baseline schedules, progress updates, and recovery schedules.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education, training, or relevant work experience may be considered.
- Experience with 3D modeling and the ability to apply modeling tools to support construction planning and coordination.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules with project teams, subcontractors, and trade partners.
- Establish baseline schedules with appropriately defined and sequenced activities, milestones, and project durations.
- Monitor and analyze project progress, identifying schedule variances, potential delays, critical path impacts, and opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate and track design deliverables, procurement activities, and construction schedules to align with overall project objectives.
- Develop conceptual schedules with limited initial project input to support planning, evaluation, and team collaboration.
- Prepare internal and external schedule reports, progress updates, forecasts, and project performance summaries.
- Review and evaluate vendor and subcontractor schedule updates for accuracy and to verify reported progress against work completed.
- Develop alternate schedules, recovery plans, and recommendations to mitigate delays and maintain project milestones.
- Maintain historical scheduling data and activity-duration databases to improve future planning and forecasting.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and discipline leads on construction sequencing, project logistics, and execution strategies.
- Use Primavera P6 and 3D modeling tools to support project planning, scheduling, and coordination.
- Support project management in identifying schedule risks, evaluating impacts, and implementing solutions.
- Promote and maintain compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and applicable site-specific safety requirements.
- Demonstrate company core values, follow the Code of Conduct, and participate in safety meetings, inspections, training, and reporting.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support successful project execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
