Project Scheduler

O'Connell Electric Company•Rochester, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Project Scheduler based out of our Rochester or Syracuse, NY office. This is an onsite position; candidates must reside within 50 miles of our office. O’Connell does not offer relocation assistance or sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This is a full-time position with fluctuating working hours; some evening and weekend work will be required. A success candidate must have proven experience in the Electrical Construction industry. A project scheduler creates, manages, and tracks project timelines, ensuring tasks meet deadlines by developing schedules, monitoring progress, analyzing critical paths, and communicating updates to stakeholders.

Requirements

Proven experience in the Electrical Construction industry.
Strong analytical, communication (verbal & written), and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Microsoft 365, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with project management software – specifically, MS Project, Primavera (P6), Procore and Accubid.
Strong technical aptitude to learn and master company specific tools and programs is required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (Project Management, Engineering, or related) preferred.
Experience (1-3+ years) in a related industry.
Experience and comfort with Cloud based tools is helpful.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and critical path analysis.
Coordinate task assignments, resource allocation, and dependencies.
Monitor project progress, identify risks/delays, and recommend mitigation actions.
Generate and distribute project status reports for management and stakeholders.
Ensure schedules align with project goals and company-wide deadlines.
Support the entire life-cycle of an EPC project, including conceptual schedules for design development.