Project Scheduler - Mission Critical - Tulsa, OK

VetJobs•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alston Construction is hiring an entry- to early-career Project Scheduler to support planning, monitoring, and communication of schedules across Mission Critical construction projects, including data centers, critical facilities, and high-performance environments. The role is based on-site in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and requires travel. It emphasizes using AI tools to accelerate schedule development, improve reporting, identify risks, and communicate progress to project teams and owners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable with technology, and interested in construction planning and digital tools. The scheduler will develop and maintain schedules across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover; coordinate schedule interfaces among project disciplines and stakeholders; and support owner reporting and schedule-related project controls. The role also involves maintaining schedule records, tracking procurement and long-lead equipment, supporting look-ahead schedules, and keeping schedules updated to reflect project conditions. The position uses Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, project management platforms such as Procore, and AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot. The scheduler will apply AI to schedule narratives, delay analyses, status reports, risk identification, and recurring reporting, and contribute scheduling use cases to the company’s AI prompt library.

Requirements

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
0–3 years of experience in construction scheduling, project controls, or a related field.
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot in a work setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework related to Mission Critical construction, MEP systems, or data centers.
Experience building AI prompts or automated workflows in a professional setting.
Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) or schedule performance metrics.
AACE or PMI scheduling certification, or willingness to pursue one.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain schedules for all Mission Critical project phases: design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
Coordinate schedule alignment among structural, MEP, commissioning, and owner activities.
Track and schedule commissioning milestones, including commissioning (Cx), integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover.
Support Mission Critical client owner-reporting requirements.
Maintain schedule interfaces with subcontractor schedules and equipment delivery logs.
Maintain organized schedule files, baseline archives, and update logs.
Track procurement and long-lead equipment deliveries against the schedule.
Coordinate schedule data with Procore and other project management platforms.
Support tracking of requests for information (RFIs) and submittals within the schedule.
Use AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot to draft schedule narratives, delay analyses, and status reports.
Leverage AI to identify schedule risks, conflicts, and critical-path impacts.
Build and use AI prompt templates for scheduling tasks and reporting.
Automate recurring schedule reporting using AI, Excel, and project data.
Stay current on emerging AI tools relevant to scheduling and project controls.
Contribute scheduling-specific use cases to the company AI prompt library.
Assist in developing baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
Maintain and update schedules weekly to reflect current project conditions.
Work with project managers and superintendents to gather accurate activity durations and logic.
Ensure schedules reflect major milestones, procurement durations, and owner requirements.
Support development of 2-week, 4-week, and 90-day look-ahead schedules.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Prescription safety glasses.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Health savings account (HSA), health flexible spending account (FSA), and dependent daycare FSA.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k), Roth 401(k), and after-tax Roth in-plan conversion.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Tickets at Work.
Paid identity theft protection with family coverage.
Competitive salary.