Scheduler

Wharton-Smith•Sanford, FL

19d

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Scheduler willing to work in Central Florida. The Scheduler supports the development, maintenance, analysis, and oversight of complex construction project schedules from preconstruction through project completion. The role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Preconstruction Services, and Operations teams to support project execution through planning, forecasting, and schedule control across multiple projects and operational teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
At least three years of construction scheduling experience, including developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project and their application to complex construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling principles, and the overall project life cycle.
In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, project sequencing, scheduling logic, and resource management.
Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain detailed construction schedules to support project execution and completion.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying scheduling conflicts, evaluating project impacts, and recommending solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management or work management systems.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate scheduling information effectively.
Ability to collaborate with Executive Leadership, Preconstruction Services, Project Managers, Project Superintendents, Foremen, and other project stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail to ensure schedule and reporting accuracy and consistency.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment.
Proficiency in standard office technology, including laptops, smartphones, photocopiers, and scanners.
Ability to perform office-related tasks requiring close vision, focus, and regular verbal communication.
Ability to occasionally lift and move office materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Availability to work full-time, exempt hours during standard business hours, with flexibility for extended hours based on project requirements.
Willingness to travel to project job sites outside the local area as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Primavera P6 and/or Oracle Primavera Cloud.
Knowledge of Water/Wastewater and/or Commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities

Support the development of detailed baseline schedules with preconstruction estimating, project management, and field teams.
Provide project teams with support and direction on schedule development, updates, and recovery strategies.
Review and analyze project schedules for logic, float path, and overall health, including resource and cost loading.
Serve as a Primavera P6 subject matter expert, providing guidance and advanced troubleshooting.
Generate schedule reports, forecasts, and schedule analytics.
Conduct forensic schedule analysis, including time impact analysis and delay claims.
Facilitate schedule risk assessments during preconstruction and at key project milestones.
Develop, implement, and maintain organizational scheduling best practices, procedures, and tools.
Coordinate with Estimating, Operations, and Executive teams on pursuit schedules and resource planning.
Represent the scheduling department at project planning meetings and monthly project reviews.
Train operations staff in scheduling theory, techniques, and software usage.
Visit job sites to evaluate progress, validate schedule updates, and align field and office expectations.
Maintain a professional and positive company image with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams.