Scheduling Engineer (New Jersey) NJBU 2026

Turner Construction Company; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking a Scheduler to develop schedules for large or multiple complex construction projects, revise and review project schedules with the project team, and monitor progress against the plan.

You will collaborate with engineers, superintendents, and VDC to generate CPM-based baselines, track critical path, and prepare dashboards and recovery strategies to keep projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field with 4+ years of experience.
• Experience on large construction projects (>$50M).
• Proficient in scheduling software, especially Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of scheduling tools like Acumen Fuse and Change Inspector.
• Ability to interpret contract documents and develop project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and understand Work Breakdown Structure for large or multiple complex projects.
• Reference 'Scheduling Playbook' to follow company policies, practices and activities.
• Develop relationships with project stakeholders to communicate the project plan and support project performance.
• Collaborate with Engineer and Superintendent to confirm CIL, develop ROJ dates, and review Procurement Schedule.
• Develop project schedule based on CPM logic-generated baselines using scheduling software.
• Review schedules and recommend decisions related to performance, delivery, logistics, and staffing.
• Study schedule deliverables and question content to improve accuracy.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction to prepare detailed schedules.
• Engage with VDC team to align schedules and models.
• Define project schedule metrics and monitor critical path to forecast end-date.
• Provide updates, create recovery strategies, and support adherence to schedule.
• Challenge team based on schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress.
• Review Pull Plan and incorporate Last Planner System into schedule.
• Identify events affecting schedule and develop time impact analyses.
• Conduct project site progress walks to capture scheduling progress data.
• Generate scheduling reports and provide monthly updates for ORM or project reviews.
• Support end-users in using scheduling software.
• Collaborate with BD and Marketing to develop proposal scheduling activities.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM logic

Stakeholder communication

VDC coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Acumen Fuse

Change Inspector

Job description

Position Description:

Develop schedules for large or multiple smaller construction projects with more complex scheduling activities. Revise and review project schedule with project team and monitor and track progress against defined schedule.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Develop thorough understanding of work breakdown structure and its importance for large or multiple smaller construction projects with more complex scheduling activities.
• Reference 'Scheduling Playbook' to understand and adhere to company and Scheduling policies, practices, procedures, and activities.
• Develop relationships with project stakeholders for communication of overall project plan and to support project performance and promote value of scheduling.
• Collaborate with project team (e.g., Engineer and Superintendent) to confirm Contract Item List (CIL), develop Required On Job (ROJ) dates for schedule, and review Procurement Schedule to track and assess subcontractor commitments.
• Collaborate with project team to develop project schedule based on Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules using scheduling software.
• Review and recommend decisions related to performance of work regarding scheduling, delivery, logistics, and Trade staffing levels.
• Study schedule deliverables prior to publication or distribution. Ask challenging questions regarding schedule content to enhance accuracy of schedule.
• Collaborate with project departments (e.g., Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction) to prepare detailed schedules.
• Engage with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team to align and coordinate schedules and models.
• Define project schedule metrics and monitor and track critical path activities to achieve predicted forecasted end-date.
• Contribute information required to update project schedule dashboard.
• Create target comparison models and look-ahead schedules to provide progress updates, present findings, and explain risks to project stakeholders, and create recovery strategies to support project adherence to schedule.
• Challenge project team based on previous, current, and future schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress.
• Review Pull Plan and revise schedule accordingly and incorporate Last Planner System into schedule.
• Collaborate with project team to identify events and change order management and identify events that impact project schedule and to develop project schedule time impact analysis.
• Conduct project site progress walks to capture scheduling progress data.
• Generate scheduling reports and summaries based on client requests or needs. Provide monthly scheduling progress for Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other project review sessions.
• Provide support and guidance to project end-users (individuals or groups) to develop proficiency in using scheduling software.
• Collaborate with and participate in Business Development (BD) and Marketing teams to develop and prepare proposal scheduling activities and related materials.
• Develop and update cost and/or resource loaded schedules as requested.
• Apply continuous improvement methodology to daily tasks and activities and to improve Scheduling operations.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 93,000.00 - 114,000.00 USD annualized

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field, with minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Large construction project experience (>$50m)
• Experience in construction positions (e.g., Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, or related)
• Proficient use of scheduling software applications (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6)
• Knowledge of scheduling comparison tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Change Inspector)
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop project schedule
• Knowledge of estimating to support project schedule development
• Familiar with earned value concepts and using construction resources to validate productivity and durations
• Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines
• Process and analytical skills to make decisions
• Highly organized with attention to detail, and able to quickly develop understanding of requirements
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills to develop relationships with project team members and stakeholders to acquire information and discern impact to schedule

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Division: New Jersey Main

Project Location(s): Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.