Scheduler

DPR Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Project Scheduler in Atlanta, GA. The role coordinates timelines and resources to ensure efficient plan execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align milestones with client expectations and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities include maintaining detailed schedules, identifying risks, and communicating updates. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–4 years of planning/scheduling experience, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, PM, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in project planning/scheduling.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains detailed project schedules aligned with goals and deadlines.
• Monitors progress and resolves potential delays or resource constraints.
• Coordinates input from partners to optimize resource utilization and resolve conflicts.
• Communicates schedule updates to stakeholders and maintains records for reporting.
• Supports continuous scheduling improvements by incorporating lessons learned.

Skills

Scheduling

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Coordinates project timelines and resource allocation independently to ensure efficient execution of plans and schedules. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align project milestones with organizational objectives and client expectations. Analyzes project data and progress to identify risks, propose standard solutions based on precedents or analytics, and support informed decision-making. Documents, tracks, and communicates schedule constraints, conflicts, and issues to the project team to support timely resolution and minimize impacts to project delivery. Maintains clear communication channels to facilitate transparency and timely updates for stakeholders. Supports continuous improvement by collecting feedback and lessons learned into future planning processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains detailed project schedules informed by precedents, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and deadlines.
• Monitors progress against established timelines, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or resource constraints.
• Coordinates with internal and external partners to gather input, resolve standard and varied scheduling conflicts, and optimize resource utilization.
• Communicates schedule updates and changes to relevant stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
• Documents general schedule changes and maintains accurate records to support project tracking and reporting.
• Assists in integrating leading practices and lessons learned to improve future scheduling processes.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

2 - 4 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or a related field required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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