Project Scheduler

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

The Project Scheduler supports Estimators and Project Managers by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules throughout the estimating, pre-construction, and execution phases of electrical construction projects. This role provides schedule-driven insight to improve bid accuracy, project planning, resource coordination, and on-time project delivery.

POSITION FUNCTIONS

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through a combination of 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to identify and solve issues.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of SEC, working effectively in a diverse work environment.

DIRECT REPORTS: None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: None

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: None

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimum

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in a normal office setting but will be required to travel to and visit work sites.

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones many be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Service Electric Company provides Equal Employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.