Project Scheduler Estimator

Job Title: Project Scheduler Estimator

Job Description

This role provides critical scheduling and estimating support for large and complex construction projects. You will partner closely with project managers, field teams, and corporate stakeholders to develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules and cost estimates. The position focuses on integrating multiple project schedules into a master program schedule, monitoring performance using earned value and other metrics, and ensuring contractual and procedural compliance across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to site project managers on cost and schedule issues, ensuring accurate planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Interface with clients and business unit leadership to ensure all required deliverables are met, including monthly and periodic reports and project reviews.
• Participate in project support team activities and periodic audits of processes to ensure contractual and procedural compliance.
• Coordinate all interface and status meetings between the organization and field sites to align expectations and progress.
• Coordinate start-up activities for new field sites and manage demobilization efforts when projects are complete.
• Provide support and guidance to site scheduling personnel to promote consistency and best practices in scheduling.
• Work with engineering, construction, and operations teams to develop detailed project schedules and keep them current throughout the project.
• Assist with analyzing and auditing project schedules to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Develop and modify project schedules and integrate multiple project schedules into an overall master program schedule.
• Support proposal scheduling activities and assist project teams in developing schedules for new pursuits and bids.
• Develop schedules for large or multiple smaller construction projects that involve complex scheduling activities.
• Review and revise project schedules with project teams and monitor progress against defined baselines, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of work breakdown structures and apply them effectively to large or complex construction projects.
• Reference and adhere to internal scheduling playbooks, policies, practices, procedures, and standard activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders to communicate the overall project plan and promote the value of scheduling.
• Collaborate with project teams to confirm the Contract Item List, develop Required On Job dates, and review procurement schedules to track subcontractor commitments.
• Develop project schedules based on Critical Path Method logic-generated baseline schedules using scheduling software.
• Review and recommend decisions related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, and trade staffing levels to support project performance.
• Study schedule deliverables prior to publication, asking challenging questions to enhance schedule accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with preconstruction, commissioning, procurement, and construction teams to prepare detailed, integrated schedules.
• Engage with Virtual Design and Construction teams to align and coordinate schedules with project models.
• Define project schedule metrics and monitor critical path activities to support achievement of forecasted completion dates.
• Contribute information to update project schedule dashboards and performance reports.
• Create target comparison models and look-ahead schedules to provide progress updates, present findings, and explain schedule risks to stakeholders.
• Develop recovery strategies and recommendations to support adherence to project schedules when deviations occur.
• Challenge project teams using data from previous, current, and future schedules to compare as-built versus planned progress.
• Review pull plans and revise schedules accordingly, incorporating Last Planner System principles into project schedules.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify events and changes that impact the project schedule and develop time impact analyses.
• Conduct project site progress walks to capture accurate scheduling progress data and validate reported status.
• Generate scheduling reports and summaries based on client requests and project needs, including monthly scheduling progress for operations review meetings and other review sessions.
• Provide support and guidance to project end-users to develop proficiency in using scheduling software tools.
• Collaborate with business development and marketing teams to prepare proposal schedules and related materials for new opportunities.
• Develop and update cost-loaded and resource-loaded schedules as requested to support cost control and resource planning.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to daily scheduling tasks and contribute to enhancing scheduling operations and processes.
• Perform other related activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned to support successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience developing schedules for large construction projects, including projects greater than $50 million in value.
• Experience in construction roles such as field engineer, assistant superintendent, or related positions, providing strong field and operational understanding.
• Hands-on experience in construction cost control, cost analysis, project control, and financial analysis related to project performance.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and controls engineering, including the use of scheduling software tools.
• Proficient use of Oracle Primavera P6 or similar enterprise scheduling applications.
• Knowledge of scheduling comparison tools such as Acumen Fuse and Change Inspector to analyze schedule quality and changes.
• Strong understanding of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based on site at active construction projects. You will work closely with field teams, engineers, and project managers in a dynamic environment that requires regular site walks to verify progress and gather scheduling data. The position involves frequent interaction with multiple departments, including preconstruction, procurement, commissioning, operations, and business development, as well as regular coordination meetings with clients and stakeholders. You will use advanced scheduling and analytical tools such as Oracle Primavera P6, scheduling comparison software, Microsoft Excel, and other collaborative platforms to manage and communicate project schedules. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and proactive communication to support the successful delivery of large, complex construction projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $100.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

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