Project Scheduler, Construction

ARCO Design/Build; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k (Traditional & Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Raleigh-Durham seeks a detail-oriented Project Scheduler to lead IMS development for complex advanced manufacturing and critical construction projects. You’ll coordinate schedules with design-build teams, vendors, and cost controllers to align timelines with procurement and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial project scheduling, strong skills in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in project scheduling for industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification (C&Q), and validation processes.
• Fluency in English; German or additional languages are a plus for multinational projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for large-scale projects, including milestones like commissioning and validation.
• Coordinate timelines with internal design-build teams and external stakeholders (contractors, vendors).
• Monitor progress using Primavera P6 or MS Project; adjust schedules for scope changes or delays.
• Identify scheduling disruptions and recommend corrective actions to minimize delays.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, validation protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Create progress dashboards and earned value metrics (CPI, SPI) for teams and leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align priorities and communicate timeline changes.
• Maintain scheduling standards and templates for consistency across projects.
• Collaborate with cost controllers and risk managers to integrate financial data.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Gantt charts

P&IDs

Risk assessment

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Engineering/Construction

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Tools

Cost controls software

Job description

About You

Are you passionate about turning complex project plans into actionable schedules that bring your team’s vision to life? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision and organization are the keys to success? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you.

About You

Are you passionate about turning complex project plans into actionable schedules that bring your team’s vision to life? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision and organization are the keys to success? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you.

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized Project Scheduler to join our team based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. As a Project Scheduler, you’ll take the lead in driving the development, implementation, and management of project timelines for intricate advanced manufacturing and high-stakes construction and engineering projects. Your role is vital in aligning design phases with procurement strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance. You’ll be the linchpin that coordinates cross-functional teams, rallying them together to meet crucial deadlines and achieve project success. Join us in shaping the future of innovative projects!

A Day In The Life

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) for large-scale advanced manufacturing and mission-critical construction projects, including phases such as mechanical completion, commissioning, and validation (when applicable).
• Coordinate timelines with internal design-build teams and external stakeholders (contractors, vendors).
• Monitor progress using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project, adjusting schedules for scope changes, resource availability, or delays.
• Identify potential scheduling disruptions and recommend corrective measures to minimize delays.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), validation protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Create progress dashboards and earned value metrics (CPI, SPI) for project teams and leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align priorities, address bottlenecks, and communicate timeline adjustments.
• Maintain scheduling standards and templates for consistency across projects.
• Collaborate with cost controllers and risk managers to integrate financial and operational data effectively.

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in project scheduling for industrial construction, preferably in advanced manufacturing and mission critical projects
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification (C&Q), and validation processes.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret P&IDs, Gantt charts, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Detail-oriented with expertise in risk assessment and timeline optimization.
• Fluency in English; German or additional languages are a plus for multinational projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI-SP (PMI Scheduling Professional) or equivalent certification.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) forecasting or capacity management.

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well‑being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 15 business days of PTO+8 paid holidays+1 floating day
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Family Planning support
• 12 weeks of paid Maternity leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design‑build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design‑build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design‑Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies without pre‑approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre‑approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets