Project Scheduler - Construction

JHKelly, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K with matching

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Annual Performance Bonuses

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A major construction firm in Seattle is seeking a driven Project Scheduler to support construction operations. You'll develop schedules utilizing Primavera P6 and engage with project leadership to enhance project outcomes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of scheduling experience, proficiency in construction management, and is capable of fostering collaboration across teams. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction scheduling, project controls, or related roles.
• Ability to create, modify, and analyze complex schedules.
• Experience with large‑scale semiconductor, industrial, or commercial projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Lead schedule review meetings with stakeholders.
• Generate look-aheads and variance reports for project reviews.

Skills

Primavera P6

Construction scheduling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Project Scheduler

At JH Kelly, we’re looking for a driven Project Scheduler to support our construction operation with professional-level scheduling expertise. If you live and breathe Primavera P6, understand resource‑constrained CPM scheduling, and thrive on the human interaction of sitting shoulder‑to‑shoulder with field leaders to build their plan — not yours, this may be the right opportunity for you.

About Us

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned construction powerhouse with a legacy of tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award‑winning team known for safety, quality, and a tight‑knit, dynamic culture. Curious about our story and impact? Check us out at https://www.jhkelly.com/

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in translating field‑driven planning into clear, data‑rich, logic‑based schedules and driving meaningful conversations that improve project outcomes.

You’ll need both technical depth in scheduling principles and emotional intelligence to guide conversations with Superintendents, PMs, and Engineers. This is a role for someone who understands that people build schedules, not just software. You’re a great listener, thriving on servant leadership and supporting others. You’re strong on accountability, staying organized, and delivering on time. Our MEP operations span fast‑paced semiconductor, data center, and commercial projects in Boise, with this role based in our Boise Operations.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for facilitating the development and maintenance of project schedules that are technically sound, resource aware, and directly reflect the input and intent of project leadership. This role plays a critical part in driving performance transparency across scheduling, production, and forecasting. This is not solely a desk role, and you will be required to get out and interact with the project supervision and management, not only facilitating the conversations to extract the plan from our supervisors, but also walking and discussing the project with them to fully grasp the sequence of work steps of modular construction.

Pay Range: $30‑$52 per hour (DOE), FLSA non‑exempt (OT eligible).

Here’s a deeper dive into what you’ll take on:

• Schedule Development & Maintenance
  • Build, update, and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6, following standard CPM methodology.
  • Incorporate activity logic, resource constraints, float paths, and work calendars accurately and consistently.
  • Maintain data hygiene across schedule files, ensuring reliability of reporting.
• Team Coordination & Facilitation
  • Lead schedule review meetings with Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and other stakeholders.
  • Actively listen and document input—building the team’s plan, not the scheduler’s plan.
  • Ensure all updates and logic adjustments reflect the real‑world strategy of the project.
• Reporting & Integration
  • Generate look‑aheads, variance reports, and critical path analyses to support project reviews.
  • Assist with schedule integration across pull plans, work packages, and productivity curves.
  • Collaborate with project controls and cost engineers to align scheduling data with earned value and forecasting metrics.
• Team Collaboration & Culture
  • Build strong working relationships with foremen, field leadership, project engineers, and PMs.
  • Earn trust through performance and contribute to a positive, high‑trust project culture.
  • Show up as a calm, consistent, and capable technical partner on site.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5+ years in construction scheduling, project controls, or related roles, with expertise in Primavera P6—able to create, modify, and analyze complex schedules with ease. Experience with large‑scale semiconductor, industrial, or commercial construction projects preferred.
• Skills: Effective verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and proven ability to lead meetings and translate input into actionable plans. Proficiency with pull planning, lean scheduling methods, and collaborative planning tools. Familiarity with Power BI, Excel modeling, and/or earned value systems is a plus.
• Mindset: Strategic yet hands‑on, with a knack for servant leadership, organization, and driving collaboration.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements

Ability to transition between office and construction field settings. In the office, sit for extended periods at a computer, performing repetitive tasks like typing. In the field, stand and walk for extended periods on various surfaces, including uneven terrain, climb stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl to inspect tight spaces, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Good vision and hearing for reading plans and communicating on‑site. Adaptable to outdoor work in various weather conditions, with site‑specific dress codes and PPE (hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel‑toed boots). Flexibility to travel between job sites and work outside regular hours when needed. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work‑life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit‑sharing program.

Why JH Kelly?

At JH Kelly, you’re joining a family-oriented team with a legacy of excellence and a passion for innovation. Based in Boise, you’ll support our MEP operations, collaborating with project leadership on high‑impact projects. This role offers room to grow far beyond the title, with the chance to become a key leader in a dynamic, award‑winning environment.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter. Tell us how you’ve built schedules, facilitated collaboration, and driven project success in the past. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and impact!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.