Scheduler | Commercial Construction

Balfour Beatty US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US in Charlotte, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Scheduler to join our Carolinas team and support critical MEP-heavy projects.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6, coordinating with field and office teams, and mentoring staff on scheduling processes. This on-site position offers growth across diverse projects in the Carolinas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of related commercial construction experience with 5+ years of Scheduling.
• Proficiency with P6, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CPM scheduling in commercial construction.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform regular schedule updates, including logic adjustments, duration changes, and activity modifications.
• Support change order reviews and Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) to evaluate delays and recovery options.
• Train operations staff on scheduling software, CPM concepts, and schedule documentation.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM concepts

Project coordination

Reading plans & specs

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

TIAs

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Scheduler to join our Carolinas team in Charlotte. 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.

This role is intended to immediately support a project that involves heavy MEP scopes in an ongoing, mission-critical environment. This is a full-time, on site position with opportunity for advancement and continued growth to work with various, rewarding projects across the Carolinas.

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.
• Experience performing time impact analyses (fragnets) and explaining impact calculations.
• Familiarity with schedule risk evaluation.