Engineering Technician (Construction Scheduler)

U.S. Department of Defense; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Construction Scheduler to prepare, review, and analyze construction schedules. The role involves troubleshooting schedule delays and providing recommendations. Candidates should have experience with construction scheduling software like PRIMAVERA P6 and Microsoft Project, as well as strong analytical skills. Additional requirements include a valid driver's license and the ability to handle background investigations. This position may involve up to 20% business travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing construction schedules.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis on schedule delays.
• Proficient in construction scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze construction project schedules.
• Troubleshoot and determine root causes of schedule delays.
• Lead the application of construction scheduling software.

Skills

Construction scheduling

PRIMAVERA P6

Microsoft Project

Root cause analysis

Contract compliance

Tools

PRIMAVERA P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: As a Construction Scheduler, you will prepare, review, and analyze construction schedules for compliance, as well as identify, troubleshoot, and determine the root causes of schedule delays and impacts.

Duties

• Prepare, review, and analyze construction project schedules to ensure compliance with contract requirements and industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of schedule delays and impacts, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Lead the application of PRIMAVERA P6 and other construction scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, RMS) for the Construction Branch.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure schedules are realistic, properly resourced, and logically networked.
• Review and integrate sub-tier contractor schedules into the overall project schedule, ensuring proper logic, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain standard WBS templates and reference data for District projects.
• Communicate schedule risks and opportunities to project teams and leadership, recommending alternative courses of action to mitigate schedule risk.

Requirements

• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.