Junior Scheduler (Full-Time)

About the Role

MBP is looking for a Junior Scheduler to join our Project Controls team in the eastern United States. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with 2+ years of experience in project scheduling who is eager to expand their technical expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, schedule analysis, and project controls across a variety of construction projects. Opportunity is also open to the following MBP office locations: Chesapeake, VA; Columbia, MD; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Radnor, PA; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Tampa, FL; Vienna, VA; Williamsburg, VA.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of contractor-submitted baseline schedules and periodic schedule updates to verify compliance with contract requirements, scheduling specifications, and overall reasonableness
• Assist with the development and maintenance of CPM baseline schedules and periodic schedule updates for construction projects
• Review schedule logic, activity durations, sequencing, constraints, critical and near-critical paths, float, progress, and milestone performance
• Analyze drawings, specifications, contracts, and statements of work to understand project scope, sequencing requirements, and contractual milestones
• Evaluate actual construction progress and field conditions relative to the approved schedule and planned sequence of work
• Identify and communicate schedule variances, emerging risks, and potential impacts to project milestones and completion
• Assist with the evaluation of changes and their potential impacts on the project schedule
• Assist with the development and/or review of time-extension requests and Time Impact Analyses (TIAs)
• Support post-construction schedule and delay analyses
• Prepare clear schedule review comments, reports, graphics, and other project controls deliverables
• Participate in project meetings and site visits as needed
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction scheduling, project controls, or related construction experience preferred
• Supporting transportation projects, including roadway, bridge, rail, or other major infrastructure projects, is strongly preferred
• Developing and/or reviewing schedules for construction projects
• Using Oracle Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project is preferred
• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred

Skills

• Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles and techniques
• Understanding of construction sequencing and the reasonableness of a proposed plan
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
• Identifying schedule issues and clearly communicating their potential project impacts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical scheduling concepts to non-technical audiences
• Managing multiple assignments and priorities while meeting project deadlines
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, contractors, project managers, and team members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Interest in continued professional development in construction scheduling, project controls, risk, and delay analysis

Guidance/Responsibility

Support the Project Controls team by contributing scheduling analysis, reviews, and deliverables under the guidance of senior schedulers and project managers.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees)
• 401(k) profit-sharing plan
• Health savings account with company contributions
• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan repayment
• Annual gym reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Mental health resources
• Company-wide wellness activities
• Training and development to support your professional growth

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $90,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Full-time