Project Scheduler Job at Continental Electrical Construction Co. (Oak Brook)

Project Scheduler

Continental Electrical Construction Co.

Location:
United States , Oak Brook

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

80000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing construction schedules to support successful project execution across all phases of electrical construction projects. This role partners with project managers, field leadership, and construction operations teams to identify critical path activities, monitor progress, and proactively address schedule risks. By providing accurate forecasting, productivity analysis, and schedule reporting, the Project Scheduler enables informed decision-making to help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Job Responsibility:

Develop, implement, and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6 (or similar)
Collaborate with project managers and field teams to gather schedule inputs related to material procurement, labor planning, and installation sequencing
Identify and manage critical path activities to support timely execution of project milestones
Process schedule updates, revisions, and logic changes as projects evolve
Document scheduling processes and maintain accurate schedule records
Define sequencing and methods of work for electrical installations within the overall construction schedule
Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to track performance against plan
Identify potential schedule constraints, delays, and labor impacts, and assist with mitigation strategies
Prepare progress updates, look-ahead schedules, and manpower projections to support forecasting and planning
Analyze field installation data to identify trends, productivity impacts, and schedule variances
Prepare and distribute schedule and progress reports to project teams and construction leadership
Prepare and present succinct schedule summaries with potential risks for executive management
Support construction operations with forecasting tools that enable proactive planning and resource allocation
Maintain frequent, open communication with project teams, general foremen, and project delivery partners
Keep stakeholders informed of schedule status, key milestones, and risks
Support project teams in making data-driven decisions related to schedule and execution

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field required
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Scheduler in construction or a related industry
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar project scheduling software
Demonstrated experience developing and managing schedules for large, multi-phase construction projects
Solid knowledge of electrical construction
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret schedule data and identify trends
Excellent organizational, time-management, communication, and collaboration skills
Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to influence project outcomes

Nice to have:

Data center construction experience
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Profit sharing
Retirement benefits
Company-provided life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company-subsidized wellness programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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