Scheduler II

Zachry Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an experienced Scheduler in Charlotte, NC to manage project CPM schedules from RFQ to closeout. You will drive schedule integrity, perform analyses, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with field leadership and project controls teams. Responsibilities include leading updates, resource distribution, earned value tracking, and mentoring junior schedulers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of industry experience, or 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in scheduling or project controls.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Familiarity with earned value reporting and histogram interpretation.
• Understanding of intermediate CPM principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate project and owner reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Lead schedule update meetings and present construction plans.
• Perform schedule updates, logic re-application, and resource distribution.
• Analyze resource requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor schedule health indicators and execution adherence.
• Conduct quality checks (e.g., open ends, float, Acumen Fuse).
• Balance earned hours between earned value systems and schedules.
• Mentor junior schedulers and support their development.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Schedule management

Earned value reporting

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

CMIS

Acumen Fuse

Qtrax

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Scheduler is an experienced project controls professional with strong proficiency in CPM scheduling and schedule management. This role operates independently with moderate oversight and is responsible for managing schedules across all phases of the project lifecycle-from RFQ to closeout. Scheduler III ensures schedule accuracy, performs analysis, and communicates findings to stakeholders.

Job Description

Scheduler is an experienced project controls professional with strong proficiency in CPM scheduling and schedule management. This role operates independently with moderate oversight and is responsible for managing schedules across all phases of the project lifecycle-from RFQ to closeout. Scheduler III ensures schedule accuracy, performs analysis, and communicates findings to stakeholders.

Primary Position Objective

To manage and maintain project schedules that align with construction execution plans, ensuring timely updates, resource alignment, and schedule integrity. The Scheduler II collaborates with field leadership and project controls teams to support reporting, earned value tracking, and schedule health monitoring, while contributing to planning meetings and mentoring less experienced schedulers.

Responsibilities

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and validate project and owner reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Lead schedule update meetings and represent construction plans.
• Perform schedule updates, logic re-application, and resource distribution.
• Analyze resource requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor schedule health indicators and execution adherence.
• Conduct quality checks (e.g., open ends, float, Acumen Fuse).
• Balance earned hours between earned value systems and schedules.
• Mentor junior schedulers and support their development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of industry experience, or 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in scheduling or project controls.
• Proficient in scheduling software (Primavera P6).
• Familiarity with earned value reporting and histogram interpretation.
• Understanding of intermediate CPM principles.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Scheduling Software (Primavera, Oracle)
• CMIS, Acumen Fuse, Qtrax
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of sitting and working on a computer
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 25 lbs.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.