Senior Project Scheduler

Light House Electric; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual performance reviews

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Lighthouse Electric is seeking a Project Scheduler to manage and update complex construction schedules using Primavera P6 and related tools. You will collaborate with field leadership, manage thousands of activities, and contribute to planning and optimization across projects.

You’ll mentor junior schedulers, drive Pull Planning, and integrate schedules with BIM and drawing workflows to improve sequencing and outcomes. Equal opportunity employer and ESOP involvement offered.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of scheduling experience in construction.
• Expertise using CPM-based project management software.
• Experience with Lean Construction practices including Last Planner and Pull Planning.

Responsibilities

• Track and update project schedule using P6 and other tools.
• Facilitate pull plans, lookaheads, and PPC tracking.
• Attend on-site coordination meetings and mentor schedulers.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Team leadership

Pull Planning

Lean Construction

Tools

Primavera P6

QuickBase

BIM workflows

Job description

About Lighthouse Electric

At Lighthouse Electric, we power more than buildings — we power opportunity. For decades, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical construction solutions on complex commercial and industrial projects. Our success is driven by craftsmanship, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way — safely, efficiently, and with integrity. We believe great companies are built by great people. That’s why we invest in our team, encourage continuous improvement, and create an environment where professionals can grow, lead, and make a measurable impact. Here, you’re not just another employee — you’re part of a crew that takes pride in powering what’s next.

Why Us

• Stability + Growth – Established company with a strong backlog of major projects
• Impactful Work – Be part of high-profile, large-scale electrical builds
• Empowered Professionals – We trust our experts to lead and innovate
• Team-First Culture – Collaboration, respect, and accountability drive our success
• Strong Benefits Investment – Company-paid health coverage + 401(k) match
• Career Development – We promote from within and value long‑term growth

Job Description

Looking for a Project Scheduler responsible for tracking and updating the project schedule using P6 & other scheduling technology and collaboration with team members:

• Quantity Tracking / Assemble % Complete
• Facilitating Pull Plans / Lookaheads / Tracking PPC
• QuickBase Kit Date Management
• Tracking Procurement via the Project Schedule
• Assists in Reality Capture as needed
• Attend the on-site electrical coordination, pull planning, and scheduling meetings with field leadership & management as needed
• Acts as a mentor/leader within projects teams and within the department as a whole
• Participates in identifying and strategizing the execution of all project scheduling requirements
• Able to manage 10,000+ activities in project schedules with little assistance and/or oversight.
• Capable of having intelligent discussions surrounding the advanced financials, budgets and constraints of a project
• Able to accurately forecast and budget upcoming work for themselves and their project teams
• Leverages the Enterprise's historical data into scheduling, accounting for various trends across departments, scopes, and industries
• Leverages construction drawings and BIM Model to identify sequencing errors within schedule to proactively drive schedules on jobs.
• Provides Enterprise level assistance by creating SOPs, QC’ing others SOPs, and finding global solutions for the scheduling team.
• Is able to onboard and train schedulers
• Able to identify creative and innovative solutions for unforeseen issues and is able to effectively communicate schedule errors to drive dates
• Engages and proactively identifies schedule errors with Project Leadership. Able to produce advanced Time Impact Analyses for Change Order Submissions
• Prior to project(s) start, create, and revise preliminary master schedules, detailing the sequence of work to be performed to be aligned with company standards
• Identifies bottlenecks within Critical Path and identify mitigation strategies to recover lost time
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with stakeholders, owners, and sub-contractors
• Conducts detailed"what-if" analysesto evaluate alternative paths, assess impacts, and recommend recoveries or optimization
• Walk the construction site, help others (Schedulers and Project Team) Members understand schedule implications

Required

Work Experience

• 1-5 years of scheduling work experience
• Displays expertise in using CPM-based project management software
• Construction Assistant PM / PM or foreman experience is a plus
• Competency in leading a team of schedulers prioritizing several tasks demanding immediate attention, and managing several, on-going, concurrent responsibilities
• Experience with Lean Construction practices (i.e., Last Planner System, Pull Planning), including integration of Pull Planning Data/Sequences into the project schedule

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Suite and/or Google Suite Applications
• Ability to understand other trade’s activities in a project schedule
• Competency reading floor plans, sections and elevations, specifications
• Thorough understanding of electrical construction, fabrication, and BIM workflows & processes.
• Advanced written or verbal communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile projects

Employee Stock Ownership Program

We don't just work for lighthouse-we own it. Lighthouse Electric is proudly 30% owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees a stake in our success. Ownership drives accountability, craftsmanship, and pride in in everything we build.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screen required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Travel Requirements

• Travel is primarily local during the business day
• Some out of area and overnight travel may be required
• Will require travel to next job once this project is finished

Physical Requirements

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. Lighthouse Electric will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals

• Ability to perform the essential job functions in a variety of work environments, including office and/or active job site settings.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the office or jobsite as needed to perform essential duties.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology, including computers, phones, and related devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic means.
• Ability to occasionally position self to access materials, equipment, or work areas.
• Ability to occasionally move or transport work-related materials or equipment.
• Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels typical of office or construction environments.
• Ability to travel to various work locations as required.
• Ability to work indoors and/or outdoors in varying environmental conditions, as applicable to the position.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance consistent with company policy and operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug‑free workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Department.

Note: Chosen applicant will be subject to a drug screen and Motor Record Vehicle check as a condition of employment.

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