Scheduler | Commercial Construction

Balfour Beatty•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Scheduler to join its Carolinas team in Charlotte. The role supports Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations, and Legal by preparing, developing, and maintaining project schedules. The Scheduler will build pursuit, baseline, procurement, and construction schedules; coordinate with project teams and subcontractors; support schedule updates and analyses; and mentor operations teams on scheduling processes and software. The position will immediately support a project with heavy MEP scopes in an ongoing, mission-critical environment. It is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for advancement and continued growth across projects in the Carolinas. The Scheduler uses Primavera P6 and works with field and office personnel to align schedules with construction sequencing and means and methods, while ensuring schedules meet company standards and contractual requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or 7+ years of progressive commercial construction experience including 5+ years of scheduling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with P6 Professional, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite.
Demonstrated experience with construction-related Critical Path Method scheduling.
Working knowledge of construction methods and processes.
Knowledge of contract requirements and notice requirements.
Skills in scheduling and estimating.
Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
Understanding of constructability, sequencing, procurement workflows, and baseline planning principles.
Ability to travel as needed within the division for meetings, schedule development, and training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in scheduling and productivity claims.
Working knowledge of virtual construction technology systems (4D).
Proficiency in creating baseline schedules for large or complex projects.
Experience performing time impact analyses (fragnets) and explaining impact calculations.
Familiarity with schedule risk evaluation.

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual, pursuit, preconstruction, and detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
Build baseline and procurement schedules in coordination with project teams and subcontractors.
Create schedule visuals, charts, and reports to support communication and planning.
Perform regular schedule updates, including logic adjustments, duration changes, and activity modifications.
Support change order reviews and perform or assist with Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) to evaluate delays and recovery options.
Prepare monthly schedule status reports and maintain billing schedules.
Coordinate with field and office personnel to align schedules with construction sequencing and means and methods.
Train operations staff on scheduling software, CPM concepts, and schedule documentation.
Participate in project reviews and meetings to assess schedule risk, discuss delays, and propose recovery strategies.
Maintain accurate schedule files, documentation, and software license inventory.
Ensure schedules comply with company standards and contractual requirements.