Sr. Construction Project Scheduler

Nextpower; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Stock compensation (eligible)

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Senior Construction Project Scheduler to own and manage the global construction schedule from our Fremont, California base. You’ll forecast needs, align with project leadership, and drive consistency in scheduling practices across regions.

You will build dashboards, analyze schedules for risks, and implement enterprise-wide scheduling improvements, working with construction management, project services, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five to seven years of experience in construction scheduling, project management, project controls, or operational support.
• Strong understanding of construction project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Familiarity with contracts, subcontracts, commercial terms, and conditions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and capable of working independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Ability to build productive relationships across functions, regions, and levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the global construction project schedule, ensuring information is accurate, current, and aligned with project requirements.
• Partner with Construction Management and Project Management through recurring meetings to forecast project needs and coordinate global resource planning.
• Track projects throughout their life cycle to help ensure contractual obligations, milestones, and commitments are met.
• Review and analyze construction schedules to identify risks, recommend workarounds, and develop schedule improvement opportunities.
• Advise Project Managers when change orders may be required to accommodate schedule extensions, delays, or customer requests.
• Propose, develop, implement, and manage an enterprise-wide scheduling solution.
• Support data collection, validation, reconciliation, and system data-cleanup activities.
• Use system and exported data to create, maintain, and improve recurring reports and dashboards.
• Prepare and distribute quarterly project progress updates for Project Services leadership.
• Promote consistent scheduling practices, data standards, and reporting processes across global project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Project management

Analytical

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Jira

Confluence

NetSuite

Job description

Senior Construction Project Scheduler

Will be based in Fremont, California, and report to the Senior Project Operations Manager. This role will manage and maintain the global construction project schedule, support resource forecasting, monitor project commitments, and provide schedule-related insights to project and construction leadership.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Construction Management, Project Management, Project Services, and other stakeholders to improve schedule visibility, data quality, resource planning, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the global construction project schedule, ensuring information is accurate, current, and aligned with project requirements.
• Partner with Construction Management and Project Management through recurring meetings to forecast project needs and coordinate global resource planning.
• Track projects throughout their life cycle to help ensure contractual obligations, milestones, and commitments are met.
• Review and analyze construction schedules to identify risks, recommend workarounds, and develop schedule improvement opportunities.
• Advise Project Managers when change orders may be required to accommodate schedule extensions, delays, or customer requests.
• Propose, develop, implement, and manage an enterprise-wide scheduling solution.
• Support data collection, validation, reconciliation, and system data-cleanup activities.
• Use system and exported data to create, maintain, and improve recurring reports and dashboards.
• Prepare and distribute quarterly project progress updates for Project Services leadership.
• Promote consistent scheduling practices, data standards, and reporting processes across global project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, business, engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Five to seven years of experience in construction scheduling, project management, project controls, or operational support.
• Strong understanding of construction project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Familiarity with contracts, subcontracts, commercial terms, and conditions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and capable of working independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Ability to build productive relationships across functions, regions, and levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with NetSuite.
• Experience creating reports or dashboards using Power BI.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or other Atlassian products.
• Experience implementing or managing an enterprise scheduling system or standardized scheduling process.
• Previous experience in the solar, renewable energy, energy infrastructure, or construction industry.
• Experience supporting global or geographically distributed project teams.

Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. (Applicable to California)

Nextpower

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.