Construction Project Scheduler

ESI, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

ESI Electrical Contractors in Columbus, OH is seeking a project scheduler and manager to plan, create, and manage complex schedules in collaboration with technical experts and project teams.

You will develop large project schedules, load resources and costs, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience.
• Extensive finance, design, construction and management experience.
• Advanced understanding of corporate, industry and safety practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain client, vendor, and staff relationships to support a project.
• Develop large project schedules and micro-schedules, coordinate updates.
• Load resources and job cost information to schedules and monitor progress.
• Ensure documentation is current and compliant, including change orders.
• Update scheduling trends and provide scenario analysis for projects.
• Assist with budgeting, production planning, and staffing to meet objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Project scheduling

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Finance & budgeting

Safety practices

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy.

Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, creates, and manages project schedules in collaboration with technical experts, project leads, and project managers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Extensive finance, design, construction and management experience.
• Construction management knowledge essential.
• Must have safe driving record and a valid driver’s license according to legal requirements.
• Advanced understanding of corporate, industry and safety practices, processes, standards and how they affect project activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage / mentor staff.
• Demonstrated abilities in maintaining project profitability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Requires strong computer competence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain good working relationships and with all clients, vendors, and company employees who provide the assistance needed to support a project. Coordinate work with administrative support services as needed.
• Development of large project and specific area micro schedules
• Resource load project schedule with manpower/job cost information
• Regular maintenance of project schedules
• Assure project documentation is compliant and current – track and follow up as needed. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, initial write up, correction, and tracking of subcontractor agreements and change orders.
• Update trending and analysis of project schedules
• Coordinate schedule updates by area within construction the team
• Development of impact and multiple scenarios schedule
• Working with Operational Leads, assist project management personnel in their understanding of project reporting and procedures.
• Develop operations plan and direct overall activities to assist in achieving total construction objectives. Responsible for budgeting, production planning, and staffing.
• Assist with development and maintenance of project schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Life

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Disabled/Veterans. EEO/AAP
• At this time, ESI is not sponsoring nonimmigrants for work authorization. As such work authorization must be maintained for the duration of hire.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - 09/28/2026

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