Scheduler

Summary 

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Scheduler to join our Carolinas team. This role will be based in Raleigh with expected monthly travel to Charlotte to support projects in the region. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented construction professional with strong scheduling skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to accuracy and operational excellence. 

This role plays a critical part in supporting Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations, and Legal by preparing, developing, and maintaining project schedules. Responsibilities include building pursuit, baseline, and construction schedules; coordinating with project teams and subcontractors; supporting schedule updates and analyses; and mentoring operations teams on scheduling processes and software. 

Essential Functions 

Scheduling and Planning: 

• Develop conceptual, pursuit, preconstruction, and detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. 
• Build baseline and procurement schedules in coordination with project teams and subcontractors. 
• Create schedule visuals, charts, and reports to support communication and planning.

Schedule Update and Analysis:

• Perform regular schedule updates, including logic adjustments, duration changes, and activity modifications. 
• Support change order reviews and perform or assist with Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) to evaluate delays and recovery options. 
• Prepare monthly schedule status reports and maintain billing schedules. 

Collaboration & Communication: 

• Work closely with field and office personnel to align schedules with construction sequencing and means/methods. 
• Train operations staff on scheduling software, CPM concepts, and schedule documentation. 
• Participate in project reviews and meetings to assess schedule risk, discuss delays, and propose recovery strategies. 

Administrative & Software Responsibilities: 

• Maintain accurate schedule files, documentation, and software license inventory. 
• Ensure schedules comply with company standards and contractual requirements. 

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field OR 7+ years of progressive commercial construction experience, including 5+ years of Scheduling experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Proficiency with P6 Professional, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite. 
• Demonstrated experience with construction-related scheduling Critical Path Method. 
• Working knowledge of construction methods and processes. 
• Knowledge of contract requirements and notice requirements. 
• Skilled in scheduling and estimating. 
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications. 
• Understanding of constructability, sequencing, procurement workflows, and baseline planning principles.
• Ability to travel as needed within division for meetings, schedule development, and training. 

Preferred Experience  

• Experience in scheduling and productivity claims. 
• Working knowledge of virtual construction technology systems (4D). 
• Proficiency in creating baseline schedules for large or complex projects. 
• Experience performing time impact analyses (fragnets) and explaining impact calculations. 
• Familiarity with schedule risk evaluation.