Engineering Technician (Construction Scheduler)

U.S. Army; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Richmond, England is seeking a Construction Scheduler to prepare and analyze construction schedules. Responsibilities include troubleshooting schedule delays, coordinating with teams, and utilizing scheduling software like PRIMAVERA P6 and Microsoft Project. Applicants must pass a background check, have a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel 20% of the time. This role promotes compliance with contract requirements and best practices in construction scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background investigation for Federal employment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• One-year probationary period applicable.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze construction project schedules.
• Troubleshoot schedule delays and provide solutions.
• Coordinate with teams and stakeholders on scheduling.
• Review and integrate contractor schedules.
• Develop standard WBS templates.
• Communicate schedule risks and mitigations.

Skills

Construction scheduling software expertise

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

PRIMAVERA P6

Microsoft Project

Resource Management Software (RMS)

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.