Construction Scheduler

Dynalectric Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynalectric Company is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler to support planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale electrical construction projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. You will develop and maintain schedules, analyze risks, and drive project outcomes with PMs, superintendents, and field leadership.

The ideal candidate has CPM scheduling expertise, proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Smartsheet, and strong communication skills to convey schedule impacts to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent construction experience.
• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling principles.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or comparable scheduling platforms.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop baseline project schedules from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Create and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling software.
• Analyze critical path activities and identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, clients, and general contractors to validate activity durations and sequencing.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules based on field production and changing job conditions.
• Prepare schedule recovery plans and impact analyses when delays occur.
• Track milestones, procurement activities, material deliveries, commissioning activities, and turnover requirements.
• Generate schedule status reports and communicate schedule performance to project teams and leadership.
• Participate in project planning meetings, production meetings, and owner/GC schedule reviews.
• Assist with schedule-related claims, change order support, and delay analysis.
• Develop workforce loading projections and manpower forecasts.
• Support implementation of scheduling best practices across multiple projects.
• Assist in developing company-wide scheduling standards and templates.

Skills

Construction scheduling

CPM scheduling

Schedule risk analysis

Reading drawings & specs

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent construction experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

We are a full-scale electrical contracting company, providing preconstruction services through final- and post-project completion. For both new construction and renovation projects, we offer design-build/design-assist, value engineering, and CAD services, working with biotech, healthcare, commercial, transportation, and technology companies, as well as many government agencies.

Job Summary

Dynalectric is seeking an experiencedConstruction Schedulerto support the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This position will work closely with project managers, superintendents, estimators, and field leadership to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules, identify risks, and help drive successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate has experience with construction scheduling, understands critical path scheduling methodologies, and can effectively communicate schedule impacts to both internal teams and customers. This role is critical in supporting Dynalectric's growing portfolio of data center, commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. The importance of scheduling and identifying project impacts has been emphasized across Dynalectric project teams and leadership initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop baseline project schedules from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Create and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling software.
• Analyze critical path activities and identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, clients, and general contractors to validate activity durations and sequencing.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules based on field production and changing job conditions.
• Prepare schedule recovery plans and impact analyses when delays occur.
• Track milestones, procurement activities, material deliveries, commissioning activities, and turnover requirements.
• Generate schedule status reports and communicate schedule performance to project teams and leadership.
• Participate in project planning meetings, production meetings, and owner/GC schedule reviews.
• Assist with schedule-related claims, change order support, and delay analysis.
• Develop workforce loading projections and manpower forecasts.
• Support implementation of scheduling best practices across multiple projects.
• Assist in developing company-wide scheduling standards and templates.

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Salary Range: $110,000 – $170,000 annually (Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and construction scheduling expertise.)

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent construction experience.
• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling principles.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or comparable scheduling platforms.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Electrical construction experience.
• Data center, mission-critical, commercial, or industrial project experience.
• Experience with schedule delay analysis and schedule recovery planning.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination, procurement planning, and construction logistics.
• PMP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or comparable certification.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning
• Schedule Development
• Critical Path Analysis
• Construction Means & Methods
• Resource Loading & Forecasting
• Risk Identification
• Change Management
• Team Collaboration
• Communication & Leadership
• Attention to Detail

Work Environment

Dynalectric is one of the nation's leading electrical contractors and is a member of the EMCOR Group family of companies. We deliver some of the most complex and innovative projects in the industry, including hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, healthcare, government, and commercial developments. The company continues to invest heavily in project management, scheduling, technology, training, and process improvements to support growth and improve project execution.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development and Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Company Vehicle Allowance (if applicable)

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

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