Scheduler

Balfour Beatty plc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Personal Days

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Charlotte is seeking a Scheduler or Senior Scheduler. This role involves developing project schedules, conducting analyses, and mentoring teams, crucial for operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a background in construction, strong scheduling skills, and experience with Primavera P6. Join a team committed to safety and innovation in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction field experience.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with scheduling software.
• Understanding of constructability, sequencing, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Perform schedule updates and analyses.
• Train operations staff on scheduling software.

Skills

Scheduling skills

Construction experience

Detail-oriented

Collaborative mindset

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

4+ years of progressive commercial construction experience

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Excel

Word

Job description

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time
• Paid Personal and Volunteer Days
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Scheduler or Senior Scheduler to join our Charlotte team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented construction professional with strong scheduling skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to accuracy and operational excellence.

This role plays a critical part in supporting Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations, and Legal by preparing, developing, and maintaining project schedules. Responsibilities include building pursuit, baseline, and construction schedules; coordinating with project teams and subcontractors; supporting schedule updates and analyses; and mentoring operations teams on scheduling processes and software.

Senior-level candidates will take on larger, more complex projects, lead schedule planning efforts, guide teams through schedule recovery strategies, perform time impact analyses, and support schedule risk assessments.

Essential Functions

• Scheduling and Planning:
  • Develop conceptual, pursuit, preconstruction, and detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Build baseline and procurement schedules in coordination with project teams and subcontractors.
  • Create schedule visuals, charts, and reports to support communication and planning.
• Schedule Update and Analysis:
  • Perform regular schedule updates, including logic adjustments, duration changes, and activity modifications.
  • Support change order reviews and perform or assist with Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) to evaluate delays and recovery options.
  • Prepare monthly schedule status reports and maintain billing schedules.
• Work closely with field and office personnel to align schedules with construction sequencing and means/methods.
• Train operations staff on scheduling software, CPM concepts, and schedule documentation.
• Participate in project reviews and meetings to assess schedule risk, discuss delays, and propose recovery strategies.
• Administrative & Software Responsibilities:
  • Maintain accurate schedule files, documentation, and software license inventory.
  • Ensure schedules comply with company standards and contractual requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field; OR 4+ years of progressive commercial construction experience.
• 2+ years of construction field experience.
• 1+ year of hands‑on experience with Oracle Primavera P6, Phoenix, or similar CPM scheduling software.
• Understanding of constructability, sequencing, procurement workflows, and baseline planning principles.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and scheduling software.
• Ability to travel as needed for meetings, schedule development, and training.
• Ability to create, update, and maintain cost‑and‑resource‑loaded schedules.

Preferred Experience (Senior Scheduler Level)

• 5+ years of construction scheduling or construction management experience.
• Proficiency in creating baseline schedules for large or complex projects.
• Ability to lead Lean planning sessions (milestone, phase, and weekly work planning).
• Experience performing time impact analyses (fragnets) and explaining impact calculations.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, change management, and re‑sequencing strategies.
• Ability to train Project Engineers, field staff, and other schedulers in CPM and P6 usage.
• Familiarity with earned value, resource leveling, and schedule risk evaluation.

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry‑leading provider of general contracting, at‑risk construction management, and design‑build services for public and private clients nationwide. From heavy civil infrastructure to complex vertical construction, our teams build unique, modern structures and spaces that define how people live, work, and connect in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes, and the determination to find a better way.

Through our Zero Harm® initiative, we are redefining safety in the construction industry. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our work.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News‑Record, Balfour Beatty US is a subsidiary of London‑based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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