Material Coordinator

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing firm is seeking a Project Scheduler to manage and coordinate project timelines for energy generation facilities. This role requires a background in construction or project management, with proficiency in Microsoft Project. You will create detailed schedules, align resources, and report on project status. Ideal candidates are organized, able to handle multiple priorities, and possess strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of scheduling experience preferred; strong entry-level candidates with excellent organization are welcome.
• Background in construction management or project management highly preferred.
• Ability to build schedules from a scope of work with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed project schedules for energy generation facilities.
• Coordinate timelines, labor plans, and materials deliveries.
• Partner with engineers and project managers to validate scope and constraints.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Construction management background

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Degrees in Engineering or Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

This role centers on building, maintaining, and coordinating project schedules for capital projects across multiple energy-generation sites. You’ll manage timelines, track materials, align contractor activities, and keep project teams informed so work stays on target. The environment is primarily office-based with periodic visits to plants and field locations.

What You’ll Do

• Create and manage detailed project schedules for work occurring at gas, coal, wind, solar, and hydro facilities.
• Coordinate contractor timelines, labor plans, and materials deliveries.
• Develop Gantt charts, Work Breakdown Structures, and critical-path schedules using Microsoft Project (P6 experience is a bonus).
• Partner closely with engineers, project managers, and operations teams to validate scope, identify constraints, and keep schedules updated.
• Gather information, validate inputs, and translate technical details into clear, concise schedule updates and status reports.
• Maintain project documentation, assist with cost-tracking integration where applicable, and support standardization of scheduling processes.
• Help prepare presentations, reports, and project communications for leadership.
• Manage high-volume work streams (80–100) and multiple contractors across various project phases.

What You Need

Experience & Skills

• 2–3 years of scheduling experience preferred; open to strong entry-level candidates with excellent organization and systems skills.
• Background in construction management or project management (highly preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project is required; Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Understanding of Gantt charts, WBS, and critical-path methodology.
• Strong communication skills—able to simplify complex schedules for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to build schedules from a scope of work with minimal guidance.
• Bonus experience: SAP work order scheduling, financial/cost tracking integration, overhaul scheduling, or development of scheduling standards/playbooks.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management preferred.
• Degrees in Engineering or Business Management also acceptable.

Who Thrives Here

• Someone who can manage multiple moving pieces without losing sight of critical dependencies.
• Someone comfortable coordinating 15+ vendors and navigating competing priorities.
• Someone who can translate technical project details into clear, actionable schedules for cross-functional teams.