Electrical Construction Scheduler

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in electrical contracting seeks a skilled Construction Scheduler to oversee project planning and scheduling activities. This role demands exceptional organization and communication skills, ensuring projects remain on budget and on time. With a focus on critical facilities and data centers, this position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, driving efficiency and safety while managing diverse teams. If you are passionate about construction and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction scheduling or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all planning and scheduling activities for construction projects.
• Create schedules and lead project scheduling meetings.

Skills

Construction Scheduling

Oracle Primavera P6

MS Project

Teamwork Orientation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Construction Law Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Our client is an established Electrical Contracting Firm that is a leader in the Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Market. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. They provide electrical contractors, designers, electrical commissioning, operations / maintenance, and management expertise for their clients’ critical power needs. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

Scheduler - Electrical Contractor - Richmond, VA

We are looking for an experienced Construction Scheduler with the ability to interact with workers at all levels and a high level of professionalism, resourcefulness, flexibility and efficiency. They will provide oversight of all planning and scheduling activities for the construction project. The candidate will have overall responsibility for scheduling projects so they can be kept on budget, on-time and as per project scope and objectives set for the project. The successful candidate will have to be exceptionally organized and be great with back-office work.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight of all planning and scheduling activities and the supervision of scheduling team; create schedules and lead project scheduling meetings.
• Ensure that corporate planning and schedule plans are implemented and that all project related activities comply.
• Create QC project schedules.
• Act as point of contact for all scheduling needs and lead project scheduling meetings.
• Ensure crews have resources and support and provide work direction and performance evaluations.
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed.
• Implement the companies Zero Injury Safety Program at project site.
• Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives and subcontractors.
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Interface with clients, communicate with Project Field Leadership.
• Reports to Project Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field a plus.
• Minimum five years construction scheduling or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding Oracle Primavera P6 - Project Management and Control experience required.
• MS Project or any other project planning / scheduling SW a plus.
• Critical Facilities / Data Center Experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Ability to communicate concisely and professionally, both in writing and verbally.
• Excellent inter-personal, organizational and communication skills.
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, SeaBees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail].

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at: https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/