Project Scheduler

Kids for the Future; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garrett Companies is seeking a Construction Project Scheduler to support PM teams in developing, maintaining, and reporting detailed schedules. You will ensure master schedule accuracy and monitor progress throughout the project life cycle, auditing Lookahead schedules as needed.

The role requires expertise in MS Project and Primavera P6, plus strong Excel skills, with the ability to coordinate across Preconstruction, Development, and PM teams and generate clear status reports.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Construction project management experience.
• Experience using MS Project or Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Expertise using MS Project to manage an integrated master schedule and supporting project schedules.
• Ability to operate independently and report in writing and verbally.
• Ability to build consensus, manage details, and anticipate issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of schedule enforcement and development.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction project schedules using MS Project.
• Integrate multiple schedules into a master schedule (baseline, status, monitoring).
• Create and maintain schedule reports (Gantt, milestones).
• Gather information from project teams and prepare progress reports.
• Support planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for PM teams.
• Standardize scheduling approach to improve accuracy and reporting.
• Troubleshoot scheduling issues and run weekly schedule reviews.
• Train Field Operations and PM staff on scheduling best practices.
• Maintain positive relationships with Garrett Companies personnel.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

Job description

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• Base Pay $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year


• Employee Type FT Exempt

Description

Role Overview:

The Construction Project Scheduler is responsible for supporting the Project Management teams in developing, maintaining, and reporting upon detailed project schedules. This position ensures master project schedule details are accurate, consistent, and monitored throughout the project life cycle. This role supports auditing and ensuring Lookahead schedules are implemented and continuously updated for each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Development, and Project Management to develop and maintain detailed construction project schedules using MS Project.


• Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule, including baseline, status, and monitoring.


• Develop and maintain summary-level schedule reports, such as Gantt charts, milestone charts, and other tools to support critical path analysis.


• Collaborate with project teams to gather and analyze information and prepare reports on the progress of projects.


• Support the Project Management team in planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting.


• Work with Project Management to standardize the project scheduling approach to facilitate accuracy in project execution and reporting.


• Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems.


• Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews.


• Serve as subject matter expert training Field Operations and Project Management staff to learn or increase their skills in project scheduling.


• Maintain positive relationships with all Garrett Companies personnel.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited university with a focus in Construction, Engineering, or a relevant field of study.


• Construction project management experience.


• Experience using MS Project or Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.


• Expertise using MS Project to manage an integrated master schedule and supporting project schedules.


• Ability to operate independently and effectively report in written and verbal formats.


• Ability to build consensus, manage details, and anticipate issues.


• Ability to manage multiple projects of schedule enforcement and development.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills.

Core Competencies (Critical to Success)

• Living Our Core Values: Consistently demonstrates and upholds our Core Values in all actions, decisions, and interactions.


• Ownership & Accountability: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and works collaboratively to find solutions.


• Growth Mindset: Coachable; seeks feedback, embraces development, and continuously improves.


• Positive & Solution-Oriented: Approaches challenges with a constructive attitude and a focus on solutions.


• Strong Communication: Listens to understand intents and goals, communicates clearly, and ensures alignment across teams.


• Relentless Problem Solving: Demonstrates urgency, resourcefulness, and persistence in resolving challenges.


• Strategic Thinking & Anticipation: Thinks two or more steps ahead, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and next steps.


• Team-First Mentality: Supports the team at all levels, no task is beneath the role. We are all broom-pushers.


• Continuous Improvement: Challenges the status quo and seeks better, more efficient, and more innovative ways to operate.


• Commitment to Excellence: Sets high standards and consistently delivers quality work.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Garrett Companies Onboarding Program in Indianapolis.

Ongoing Training

• Membership to professional organizations and continuing education is supported by The Garrett Companies.