Lead Construction Scheduler — Electrical Projects

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

401k retirement with company matching

Vision plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Travel Accident Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Miller Electric seeks a Construction Project Scheduler in Richmond, VA to plan and manage complex electrical/industrial projects. You will report to Senior Project Manager and collaborate with field leadership to develop accurate schedules.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Smartsheet, with 8+ years of scheduling experience, is required. You will produce schedules, reports, and look-ahead plans, and support claims as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project scheduling for electrical or industrial projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6; experience with Smartsheet and other planning tools preferred.
• Experience with resource loading, earned value management, and forensic schedule analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean Construction practices (Last Planner System, Pull Planning).
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 and other scheduling tools.
• Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and define activity relationships, constraints, and milestones.
• Incorporate resource and cost loading into schedules for accurate forecasting and earned value reporting.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and recovery strategies.
• Evaluate actual progress and provide regular schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the General Contractor and key stakeholders to provide accurate status updates.
• Prepare detailed schedule reports, variance analyses, and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Perform forensic schedule analysis, including delay analysis, time impact studies, and root cause evaluations.
• Support claims and dispute resolution with detailed schedule documentation and analysis.
• Work with Field Leaders to create and refine look-ahead schedules and micro schedules for specific tasks.
• Participate in weekly schedule updates with the General Contractor and report status based on internal updates.
• Export schedule data between Primavera P6 and Smartsheet platforms.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of schedule submissions for compliance.
• Assist Project Managers in creating short-term schedules and monitor their impact on the master schedule.
• Perform schedule comparison and analysis between previous and current schedules to identify shifts.

Skills

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Last Planner System

Lean Construction

Microsoft Office

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Touch plan

Job description

Miller Electric seeks a Construction Project Scheduler in Richmond, VA to plan and manage complex electrical/industrial projects. You will report to Senior Project Manager and collaborate with field leadership to develop accurate schedules.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Smartsheet, with 8+ years of scheduling experience, is required. You will produce schedules, reports, and look-ahead plans, and support claims as needed.