Construction Scheduler - Education / Government

Turner & Townsend; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Atlanta is seeking a Scheduler to provide consulting and support services within the planning and scheduling function. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of scheduling experience in the construction industry, proficiency with Primavera and Microsoft Project, and the ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules. This role supports a healthy work-life balance with a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of scheduling experience in the construction industry.
• Capable of reading and interpreting architectural and MEP drawings.
• Advanced proficiency with scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-level master schedules to manage projects.
• Review contractor construction schedules for compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare or review Time Impact Analyses and provide recommendations.

Skills

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Project

Scheduling best practices

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, Architecture

Job description

Turner & Townsend Heery, founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend, specializing in project and program management for public sector organizations across industries such as corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation, and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations – adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team’s client‑centric culture is integrated into each project, reflecting a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Scheduler – Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Scheduler to provide consulting and support services within the planning and scheduling function.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply construction industry standard scheduling best practices.
• Develop and maintain high-level master schedules to manage projects through design, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout phases.
• Generate and update detailed project schedules based on drawing reviews and input from project stakeholders.
• Review contractor construction schedules for compliance with contract requirements, use of scheduling best practices, progress, and changes.
• Coordinate schedule activities between various projects and stakeholders.
• Prepare or review Time Impact Analyses and provide recommendations for impact mitigation.
• Travel to project sites and assess schedule progress in the field.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field of study.
• Minimum of five (5) years of scheduling experience in the construction industry, with experience in building construction preferred.
• Scheduling experience on at least one (1) project with a minimum cost of $5,000,000.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Experience with developing, maintaining, and reviewing project schedules, including cost and resource loading.
• Capable of reading and interpreting architectural and MEP drawings.
• Experience in the field during construction.
• Knowledge of project management information system (PMIS) implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Strong communication skills and capacity to develop and maintain relationships with Project Managers, Owners, Contractors, and other project team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word and Excel.
• Certification of PSP or PMI‑SP a plus.

Additional Information

*On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Benefits

We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We support a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/.

EEO Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.