Construction Project Scheduler Contract

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Scheduler for our Canonsburg, PA office to join the Pittsburgh Operations Team.

The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and optimizing project schedules using Primavera P6 to ensure timely completion and efficient resource use. Qualified candidates have at least five years of construction scheduling experience and expert Primavera P6 skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of construction scheduling experience.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage comprehensive project schedules considering scope, timelines and resources.
• Identify critical path activities and bottlenecks; address risks and delays.
• Develop mitigation strategies for schedule risks.
• Establish baselines and track progress; report deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Refine schedules to minimize resource conflicts and ensure timely completion.
• Analyze historical project data to identify scheduling improvements.
• Support cost reporting and prepare schedule narratives.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Construction Scheduler to join our Pittsburgh Operations Team, based out of our Canonsburg, Pennsylvania office. This individual will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing project logistics schedules using Primavera P6 for projects to ensure efficient resource allocation, timely completion, and successful project outcomes. The Construction Scheduler will also collaborate closely with the operations scheduling team, project managers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to help drive project scheduling excellence. The ideal candidate will be client focused and will work well independently and as part of the project team.

Position Overview

• Role Type: Independent Contractor / 1099 or W2 Contract


• Duration: 18 to 24 months, with a potential for an extension.


• Location: 100% Onsite


• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of construction scheduling experience.


• Software Knowledge: Expert level - Primavera P6


• Preferred Certifications (Pluses): AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP); PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP); OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Certification.

This is a fully 100% on-site position. Remote applicants will not be considered at this time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the operations team creating and managing comprehensive project schedules taking into consideration project scope, timelines and resource availability.

Identifying critical path activities and potential bottlenecks to proactively address project risks and delays.

Identifying schedule-related risks and work with the project teams to help develop mitigation strategies.

Analyze project documents to identify potential project impacts.

Establishing project baselines and tracking progress against established schedules, reporting deviations and recommending corrective actions.

Evaluating and refining project schedules to improve efficiency and minimize resource conflicts, ensuring timely project completion.

Analyzing historical project data to identify trends and areas for improvement in scheduling processes and performance.

Support cost reporting.

Prepare and present schedule narratives.

Skill Requirements

Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.

Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to independently organize work assignments and meet critical deadlines.

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

A basic understanding of construction and the different trades.

Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, and experience with Primavera P6 is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First!

Company Description

EXPERIENCE COMMITMENT QUALITY
STEVENS Engineers & Constructors is a team of dedicated professionals supported by trained and experienced craftsman.
The Industrial Construction and Engineering industry is built and delivered on the foundation of transparency, honesty, and integrity our customers have come to expect.
STEVENS specializes in heavy rigging, civil concrete, earthwork, demolition and excavation. We also have expertise in the following: structural steel erection, mechanical equipment setting and alignment, construction management and plant maintenance, including shutdown and turnaround services.
As a sole-source provider of design/build services, we have effectively merged outstanding technical, engineering, construction and management expertise to better enable our clients, large and small, to overcome their most challenging project obstacles.
STEVENS is vested, start to finish, to ensure that our clients' projects are safe and successful.
Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.
We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First.

Company Description

EXPERIENCE COMMITMENT QUALITY
STEVENS Engineers & Constructors is a team of dedicated professionals supported by trained and experienced craftsman.
The Industrial Construction and Engineering industry is built and delivered on the foundation of transparency, honesty, and integrity our customers have come to expect.
STEVENS specializes in heavy rigging, civil concrete, earthwork, demolition and excavation. We also have expertise in the following: structural steel erection, mechanical equipment setting and alignment, construction management and plant maintenance, including shutdown and turnaround services.
As a sole-source provider of design/build services, we have effectively merged outstanding technical, engineering, construction and management expertise to better enable our clients, large and small, to overcome their most challenging project obstacles.
STEVENS is vested, start to finish, to ensure that our clients' projects are safe and successful.
Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.
We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First.