Scheduler

Balfour Beatty US; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Scheduler to join our Carrolinas team, based in Raleigh with monthly travel to Charlotte. The role focuses on developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with teams, and mentoring staff in scheduling processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction scheduling, proficiency with P6, Bluebeam, and MS Office, and the ability to communicate schedule status effectively across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or 7+ years progressive construction experience.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience with CPM scheduling.
• Ability to travel within division for meetings and training.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, pursuit, preconstruction, and detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Build baseline and procurement schedules with project teams and subcontractors.
• Create schedule visuals, charts, and reports for communication and planning.
• Perform regular schedule updates, logic changes, duration changes, and activity modifications.
• Train operations staff on scheduling software and CPM concepts; participate in reviews to assess risk and recovery.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM concepts

Project coordination

Reading plans & specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

7+ years commercial construction experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Scheduler to join our Carrolinas team. This role will be based in Raleigh with expected monthly travel to Charlotte to support projects in the region. 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.

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.

Collaboration & Communication:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field OR 7+ years of progressive commercial construction experience, including 5+ years of Scheduling experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with P6 Professional, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with construction-related scheduling Critical Path Method.
• Working knowledge of construction methods and processes.
• Knowledge of contract requirements and notice requirements.
• Skilled in scheduling and estimating.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Understanding of constructability, sequencing, procurement workflows, and baseline planning principles.
• Ability to travel as needed within division for meetings, schedule development, and training.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in scheduling and productivity claims.
• Working knowledge of virtual construction technology systems (4D).
• Proficiency in creating baseline schedules for large or complex projects.
• E xperience performing time impact analyses ( fragnets ) and explaining impact calculations.
• Familiarity with schedule risk evaluation.