Sr. Project Scheduler-Commercial Construction Projects

Bernhard; Nashville, Charlotte, Coppell (TN, NC, TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in energy infrastructure seeks a Senior Project Scheduler to join their team in Nashville. This full-time position involves developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones, and leading planning efforts across diverse teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in energy solutions. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning/scheduling with increasing responsibility.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains project schedules in P6 and updates with actual progress.
• Leads schedule-related project meetings and communicates key issues.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in project management

Tools

Primavera

Accumen Fuse

Job description

About Us

At Bernhard, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.

We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.

Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At Bernhard, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.

Overview

***Can work in our Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas, Orlando, Nashville, New Jersey or Charlotte office.***

The Senior Project Scheduler is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Project Schedule. From time to time, the Senior Scheduler may be required to assist with the preparation of bid schedules. The Senior Project Scheduler is required to develop the project schedule through all phases of the work, from a Level 1 schedule up to a Level 4 working schedule based on project execution and incorporation of relevant data from all internal stakeholders and subcontractors. The Senior Project Scheduler is considered the technical expert in planning/scheduling and is required to understand the relationships between estimating, engineering, procurement, construction, progress, cost control, and risk management.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Establishes and leverages cross-discipline relationships within the business group to facilitate planning/scheduling.
2. Provides planning/scheduling leadership on project teams.
3. Actively reviews and thoroughly understands all aspects of the proposal or project contract.
4. Develops documents and executes the strategy for scheduling activities that support the overall proposal strategy or project.
5. Develops project work plans and schedules that support the project/business milestones.
6. Baselines and issues network-logic-driven schedules that meet the needs of, and are used by, the project team.
7. Updates schedules with actual progress and forecasts remaining durations, project milestones, and completion dates.
8. Prepares schedule risk analysis and related cost impacts to support contingency management.
9. Monitors earned value systems that accurately measure progress and performance.
10. Creates and issues project status reports that effectively communicate schedule status and identify critical path.
11. Applies practical field experience with planning/scheduling knowledge to identify challenges to the project schedules and suggest mitigation plans.
12. Implements and trains on standard planning/scheduling Bernhard procedures.
13. Coordinates and communicates with members of the project team to develop deliverables.
14. Identifies and communicates key schedule issues to project/construction management in a timely manner to allow corrective action to be implemented.
15. Supports small to medium size projects with increasing complexity.
16. Develops WBS structures and fully integrated Level III EPC Schedules.
17. Develops and maintains project schedules in P6 using man hour estimates and sequences provided by the functional departments.
18. Determines manpower and resource requirements for loading in schedule for generation of progress curves, manpower histograms, and key quantity curves and quantity tracking.
19. Checks data from production groups to ensure accuracy and highlight constraints and problem areas.
20. Sets up report formats as required by contract/PM and provides narratives.
21. Supports the set-up of the progress measurement database/system.
22. Incorporates change management impacts into the schedule.
23. Attends and leads schedule related project meetings.
24. Preparation of Delay, Prolongation & Acceleration Claims - Develops complex delay analysis networks / prolongation and acceleration cost calculation.
25. Prepares documentation to support the invoicing process.
26. Ensures adherence to Bernhard Project Controls processes and procedures.

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Director of Project Controls.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or related technical field. Experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
2. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience with increasing responsibility.
3. Demonstrates experience in Gantt charts, Critical Path Analysis and methodology.
4. Demonstrates effective leadership in the execution of planning/scheduling activities on projects.
5. Possesses excellent English oral and written communication skills.
6. Understands EPC/full-service project delivery processes.
7. Independent, pro-active, accurate, with strong analytical and organizing skills.
8. Implements and effectively uses company-standard planning/scheduling systems such as Primavera.
9. Experience with Accumen Fuse is a plus but not required.
10. Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
11. Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Pay Range

USD $105,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.