Project Scheduler - Modular Manufacturing

Atlantic Constructors • Richmond, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Microsoft Project Scheduler to develop, maintain, and optimize integrated manufacturing and project schedules for modular manufacturing programs. The role works with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Construction/Site teams, and Project Management to create resource-loaded schedules, identify risks and critical-path activities, and support on-time project delivery. It is a full-time, in-office position in the greater Richmond, Virginia area. Candidates must live in the area or be willing to relocate if offered the role; relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

The Scheduler develops and maintains executive, program, detailed execution, and short-term production schedules; establishes project baselines; and updates schedules throughout the project lifecycle. The role aligns plans with material lead times, customer-approved drawings, manufacturing throughput and capacity, and delivery requirements. It also monitors schedule performance, develops mitigation and recovery plans, supports forecasting and schedule risk reviews, and produces performance reports, KPI dashboards, and trend analysis. The position supports scheduling standards, templates, governance, and process improvements.

The role requires advanced Microsoft Project proficiency, strong Excel skills, and experience in scheduling, resource loading, forecasting, and critical path methods. A bachelor's degree in a related discipline is requested, though equivalent experience may be considered. The work environment may involve varying indoor and outdoor temperatures, inclement weather, and moderate to high noise levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5–10+ years of scheduling experience in manufacturing, modular construction, industrial projects, or large capital projects.
• Experience with resource-loaded scheduling and critical path methodologies.
• Experience supporting cross-functional manufacturing environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, resource loading and forecasting, schedule variance analysis, and dashboard and KPI development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, communication and cross-functional leadership skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Must currently live in the greater Richmond, Virginia area or be willing to relocate there if offered the position.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, indoors and outdoors, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness, and in areas with moderate or high noise levels.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Power BI experience.
• Procore experience.
• ERP systems experience.
• Primavera P6 experience.
• Experience with manufacturing production planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules in Microsoft Project for manufacturing and project execution activities.
• Create resource-loaded schedules accounting for labor, equipment, procurement, and material constraints.
• Establish project baselines and maintain schedule revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage Level 1 executive, Level 2 program, Level 3 detailed execution, and short-term production/look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate schedule inputs across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Construction/Site teams.
• Align schedules with material lead times, customer-approved drawings, manufacturing throughput, production capacity, and delivery requirements.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule drivers.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify potential delays.
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans, lead schedule risk reviews, and support project forecasting.
• Produce weekly and monthly schedule performance reports.
• Develop KPI dashboards and trend analysis for schedule adherence, manufacturing productivity, milestone performance, resource utilization, and forecast completion dates.
• Support Power BI and other reporting tools for executive visibility.
• Support the development of scheduling standards and best practices, standardize templates and schedule governance processes, and recommend efficiency and scalability improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage at no employee cost for employee-only coverage.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance may be offered to qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level