Project Scheduler - Modular Manufacturing

Atlantic Constructors Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical, dental, and life insurance (employee only) coverage

401(K) Retirement Plan with company matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors Inc. is seeking a Microsoft Project Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated schedules supporting modular manufacturing programs.

The ideal candidate should possess expertise in Microsoft Project, with 5–10+ years of scheduling experience in manufacturing. This position offers full benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of scheduling experience in manufacturing or modular construction.
• Experience with resource-loaded scheduling and critical path methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify potential delays.
• Coordinate schedule inputs across different teams.

Skills

Microsoft Project proficiency

Scheduling methodologies

Resource loading

Critical Path Method (CPM)

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

• $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website. ACIBuilds.com

Position Summary

The Microsoft Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing integrated manufacturing and project schedules that support end-to-end execution of modular manufacturing programs. This role partners with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Project Management teams to establish accurate resource-loaded schedules, identify risks, manage critical path activities, and drive on-time project delivery.

The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in Microsoft Project scheduling and manufacturing operations, with the ability to convert complex project requirements into executable schedules and actionable reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project for manufacturing and project execution activities.
• Create resource-loaded schedules including labor, equipment, procurement, and material constraints.
• Establish project baselines and maintain schedule revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage Level 1 Executive schedules, Level 2 Program schedules, Level 3 Detailed execution schedules, and short-term production and look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate schedule inputs across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Construction/Site teams.
• Ensure schedule alignment with material lead times, customer-approved drawings, manufacturing throughput, production capacity, and delivery requirements.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule drivers.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify potential delays.
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Lead schedule risk reviews and support project forecasting.
• Produce weekly and monthly schedule performance reports.
• Develop KPI dashboards and trend analysis, including schedule adherence, manufacturing productivity, milestone performance, resource utilization, and forecast completion dates.
• Support Power BI and reporting tools for executive visibility.
• Support development of scheduling standards and best practices.
• Drive standardization of templates and schedule governance processes.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience

• 5–10+ years of scheduling experience in Manufacturing, Modular construction, Industrial projects, or large capital projects.
• Experience with resource-loaded scheduling and critical path methodologies.
• Experience supporting cross-functional manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills

Required

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Resource loading and forecasting.
• Schedule variance analysis.
• Dashboard and KPI development.

Preferred

• Microsoft Power BI.
• Procore.
• ERP systems.
• Primavera P6.
• Manufacturing production planning systems.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.High attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership.

Performance Metrics

• Forecast accuracy.
• Critical path recovery effectiveness.
• Resource utilization efficiency.
• Schedule variance reduction.

Work Environment

• May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness.
• May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.

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