Construction Scheduler

Muth Electric Inc; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Muth Electric Inc in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Construction Scheduler to develop and maintain project timelines using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. You will coordinate resources, monitor progress, and manage risks to ensure on-time, within-budget deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Associate degree with 2+ years of related experience, strong communication, and meticulous organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with 2+ years of related experience or training.
• Experience using scheduling software in construction projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage detailed project schedules from start to finish using CPM.
• Coordinate resources, labor, equipment, and materials to avoid delays.
• Identify risks, analyze schedule impacts, and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor progress and report to management and stakeholders with regular updates.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment and workflow.
• Incorporate change orders into the project schedule to maintain accuracy.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Scheduling

Construction knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Construction Scheduler

Muth Electric Inc Mitchell, South Dakota, United States

About this position

What will wearing Muth Blue do for YOU?

As a family-owned business since 1970, we truly do care about you. At Muth Electric, we pride ourselves in offering an inclusive culture and safe work environment with ample opportunity for continued education, safety trainings, and both personal and career path growth for our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. We also offer quarterly safety incentives, 401k with company match, referral incentives, early finish bonuses, subsistence programs, tuition reimbursement, years of service bonuses, paid holidays, paid driving time, and paid time off. We are confident you’ll be covered in all the ways that matter most to you.

Construction Scheduler develops and maintains project timelines by coordinating resources, materials, and tasks using specialized software like Primavera or Microsoft Project. Key responsibilities include creating detailed schedules, monitoring progress, identifying risks, identify and manage delays, coordinating with stakeholders, and performing resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for the role.

Position Responsibilities:

• Schedule Creation & Management: Develop, update, and manage detailed project schedules from start to finish, using techniques like the Critical Path Method.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate the efficient allocation and timing of labor, equipment, and materials to avoid delays and bottlenecks.
• Risk & Delay Management: Proactively identify potential risks, analyze schedule impacts, and develop mitigation plans for issues like weather delays, design changes, and material shortages.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Track project progress against the schedule, analyze performance, and provide regular updates and reports to project management and stakeholders.
• Coordination & Communication: Serve as a central point of communication, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment and smooth workflow.
• Change Management: Manage and incorporate changes, such as change orders, into the project schedule to maintain accuracy and control.

Essential skills and experience

• Project Management Software Proficiency: Expertise in industry-standard scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Construction Knowledge: A deep understanding of construction processes, work activity sequences, and dependencies.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse project teams.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to perform complex schedule analyses, evaluate delays, and find solutions to complex problems.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in schedules, reports, and analysis.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's degree (A. A) with 2 or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.