Project Scheduler - Construction

Talent Edge Recruiting

Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent recruiting firm seeks a highly organized Project Coordinator / Scheduler for a busy construction contractor in the DC metro area. Responsibilities include scheduling, managing multiple projects, and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates must have 2-3 years of project coordination experience, strong multitasking skills, and familiarity with construction terminology. The position offers a salary range of $60K to $85K based on experience and requires authorization to work in the US.

Qualifications

2–3+ years of experience in scheduling or project coordination.
Comfortable in a casual, construction-office culture.
Experience with pipe, machinery, or utility construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

Field calls from site supervisors and builders to coordinate scheduling.
Manage and update daily schedules for multiple projects.
Ensure all necessary documents are in place for projects.

Skills

Scheduling or project coordination experience

Strong multitasking skills

Construction operations familiarity

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Adaptability

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Project Coordinator / Scheduler | Lorton, VA

We’re looking for a highly organized, quick-thinking Project Coordinator / Scheduler to join a busy site development contractor handling both residential and commercial projects in the DC metro area. If you’re proactive, thrive under pressure, and can switch gears on a dime, this role offers the chance to be at the center of operations for a fast-growing, family-owned company.

What You’ll Do:

Field calls from site supervisors and builders to coordinate scheduling needs
Ensure all necessary documents are in place, utility tickets, signed contracts, work orders, and printed plans
Manage and update the daily whiteboard schedule for multiple active projects
Balance logistics for 25–30 commercial projects and 30–50 residential projects in various stages
Keep schedules running smoothly despite last-minute changes from builders and shifting priorities
Work closely with field teams to make sure jobs are ready to start and stay on track

What We’re Looking For:

2–3+ years of scheduling or project coordination experience (more is even better)
Strong multitasking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Familiarity with construction operations and terminology
A go-getter attitude with the ability to pivot quickly when plans change
Thick skin and comfort working in a casual, construction-office culture

Nice-to-Haves:

Knowledge of pipe, machinery, or utility construction terminology
$60K–$85Kbase salary depending on experience
Performance-based bonus potential

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

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