Electrical Construction Scheduler - Bid & Project Planning

Service Electric Company; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Electric Company seeks a Project Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze schedules across estimating, pre-construction, and execution phases of electrical construction projects. The role provides schedule-driven insight to improve bid accuracy, planning, resource coordination, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include creating preliminary and baseline schedules, validating durations with estimators, and ensuring alignment with contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through education, training, and experience.
• 2+ years of scheduling experience, preferably in the electrical construction field.
• Proven proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and baseline schedules to support bid proposals.
• Collaborate with Estimators to validate durations, sequencing, manpower assumptions, and project milestones.
• Obtain required schedule information by all disciplines/functions.
• Ensure schedules align with contract requirements.
• Assist with schedule-based risk analysis during the estimating phase identifying potential schedule risks, opportunities, and impacts to labor and cost.
• Support preparation of proposal schedules and phasing plans bids.
• Coordinate with Estimators and operations leadership to align bid strategies with schedule feasibility.
• Participate in estimating reviews and bid strategy meetings as needed.
• Maintain estimating schedule templates, historical data, and lessons learned
• Support transition of estimating schedules to project teams upon award.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules from award through closeout.
• Work closely with Project Managers and field leadership to align schedules with work plans, labor availability, and material lead times.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure understanding of total project schedule needs.
• Track progress and update schedules based on field input and changing project conditions
• Prepare look-ahead schedules, milestone tracking, and progress reports
• Support schedule analysis related to change orders and delays.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Primavera P6

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Service Electric Company seeks a Project Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze schedules across estimating, pre-construction, and execution phases of electrical construction projects. The role provides schedule-driven insight to improve bid accuracy, planning, resource coordination, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include creating preliminary and baseline schedules, validating durations with estimators, and ensuring alignment with contracts.