Project Scheduler

Plateau Excavation, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plateau Excavation, Inc. in Kennesaw, Georgia is hiring a Project Scheduler to develop and maintain project schedules across the Southeast. The ideal candidate will have strong construction scheduling experience and proficiency with Primavera P6. Responsibilities include updating schedules based on field progress and coordinating with project teams. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and be detail-oriented. This role requires office presence and site visits as necessary. Join us to keep projects moving forward efficiently and safely.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction scheduling, project controls, or project management.
• Heavy civil, sitework, grading, utilities, or industrial experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams for updates.
• Prepare schedule reports and look-aheads for teams.

Skills

Construction scheduling experience

Proficiency with Primavera P6

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Strong Excel and reporting skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plateau Excavation is hiring a Project Scheduler to support our growing project teams across the Southeast. This role is ideal for someone with strong construction scheduling experience, excellent communication skills, and working knowledge of Primavera P6.

About the Role

The Project Scheduler will help develop, maintain, and update project schedules for large-scale sitework and infrastructure projects. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, field leadership, subcontractors, and clients to ensure schedules are accurate, realistic, and aligned with project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6
• Build baseline schedules for active projects and pursuits
• Update schedules regularly based on field progress, project changes, and team input
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to gather schedule updates
• Analyze critical path, sequencing, delays, float, and schedule impacts
• Prepare schedule reports, look-aheads, and progress updates for internal and external teams
• Support project planning, logistics, phasing, and milestone tracking
• Identify schedule risks and help teams respond proactively
• Assist with owner/client schedule requirements and reporting
• Maintain organized schedule documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Experience in construction scheduling, project controls, or project management
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 required
• Heavy civil, sitework, grading, utilities, data center, industrial, or infrastructure experience preferred
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations
• Ability to read plans, understand scopes of work, and communicate with field teams
• Strong Excel, Microsoft Office, and reporting skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be in office in Kennesaw, GA
• Ability to visit jobsites throughout the Metro Atlanta area as needed

Why Plateau

At Plateau, we build the groundwork for some of the Southeast’s most complex projects. As a full-service sitework contractor, our teams bring together grading, utilities, blasting, crushing, electrical, boring, and large-scale infrastructure expertise.

We’re looking for someone who can help keep our projects moving forward—safely, efficiently, and with the level of coordination our clients expect.