Scheduler 2 - Atlanta

JE Dunn Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Scheduler 2 based in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves preparing and updating project schedules, conducting site visits, and mentoring junior staff. A strong understanding of scheduling software and excellent communication skills are essential.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related fields, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position supports the company’s strategy, vision, and values while promoting best practices in project scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years planning and scheduling experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update project schedules collaboratively with the project team.
• Perform schedule reviews and communicate effectively.
• Visit job sites to review job status.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Construction management knowledge

Scheduling software proficiency

Lean process knowledge

Planning and scheduling experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

JE Dunn scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Summary

The Scheduler 2 will complete increasingly complex activities to prepare project schedules. This position will be responsible for visiting job sites to review job status, drafting, updating, and reviewing project schedules, and helping to mentor and train less experienced co‑workers. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities – Core

• Prepares, builds, and updates project schedules collaboratively with the project team.
• Performs schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are utilized, diplomatically communicating review comments to the project team.
• Participates in all phases of the construction planning and scheduling process, including the creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedule, and ongoing schedule updates.
• Utilizes working knowledge of JE Dunn scheduling software.
• Assists with and performs training for JE Dunn operations, including training content and course preparation for training delivered by the group.
• Assists with the development of best practices for JE Dunn planning and scheduling efforts.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects.
• May attend project‑related meetings and/or job‑site‑specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed.
• Supports Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring the CPM schedule is aligned with pull plan results.
• Supports the preparation of a variety of reports as required for assigned projects.
• Adds resource loading and cost loading, when required, to schedules collaboratively created with the project teams.
• Provides planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing, and other IPS functions as directed.
• Understands that market and regional information are a part of project schedules such as seasonal weather patterns, materials markets, labor forces, and other factors that may impact each project schedule.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities with business development and the project team.

Key Role Responsibilities – Additional Core

• Conducts detailed critical path analysis for problem projects and root cause analysis for issues.
• Assists project teams in schedule sequencing, methods of construction, project delays and impacts, alternate work plans, and recovery schedules.
• Assists with facilitating all planning and scheduling training conducted for internal team members, e.g., One Dunn training for P&S Group, schedule software training, etc.
• Participates in job pre‑planning meetings, post‑construction meetings, and monthly project status review meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced.
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications – Advanced.
• Ability to recognize, during job site visits, where there are schedule sequencing areas of concern and where sequencing improvements can occur – Intermediate.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management – Intermediate.
• Knowledge of scheduling software and implementation – Intermediate.
• Knowledge of most types of construction projects and delivery methods – Intermediate.
• Knowledge of work activity sequencing, activity durations, scheduling concepts and best practices, with the ability to communicate opportunities for improvement – Intermediate.
• Proficiency in scheduling software – Advanced.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate.
• Ability to import schedules into JE Dunn’s standard scheduling software.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with team members.
• Ability to effectively collaborate as a team, both internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years planning and scheduling experience (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet business needs.
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non‑Union.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].