Lead Project Scheduler – Electrical Construction

Miller Electric Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

401k Retirement

Vision plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Travel Accident Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

College Coach Services

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Miller Electric Company is seeking a Construction Project Scheduler to lead scheduling efforts for complex electrical/industrial projects. You’ll develop master schedules, create WBS structures, and coordinate with field leadership to align internal and external reporting.

The role requires senior-level expertise in Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and planning software, with a focus on earned value management and schedule integrity. On-site collaboration and proactive risk mitigation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of scheduling experience on electrical or industrial projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6; 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, especially Microsoft Office Suite.

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

Planning tools

Resource loading

Earned value management

Lean Construction

Last Planner System

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Construction Management

PMI/AACE knowledge

Tools

Smartsheet

Touch plan

Primavera P6

Job description

Miller Electric Company is seeking a Construction Project Scheduler to lead scheduling efforts for complex electrical/industrial projects. You’ll develop master schedules, create WBS structures, and coordinate with field leadership to align internal and external reporting.

The role requires senior-level expertise in Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and planning software, with a focus on earned value management and schedule integrity. On-site collaboration and proactive risk mitigation are essential.