Project Scheduler

About the Role

The Project Scheduler at Service Electric Company supports Estimators and Project Managers by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules throughout the estimating, pre-construction, and execution phases of electrical construction projects. This role provides schedule-driven insight to improve bid accuracy, project planning, resource coordination, and on-time project delivery.

Note: This position is on-site and not eligible for hybrid or remote work, with a strong preference for reporting to the corporate Chattanooga, TN location, but also open to other locations including Indianapolis, IN, Dunbar, WV, New Market, TN, Atlanta, GA, or Leesburg, FL.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and baseline schedules to support bid proposals.
• Collaborate with Estimators to validate durations, sequencing, manpower assumptions, and project milestones.
• Obtain required schedule information by all disciplines/functions.
• Ensure schedules align with contract requirements.
• Assist with schedule-based risk analysis during the estimating phase, identifying potential schedule risks, opportunities, and impacts to labor and cost.
• Support preparation of proposal schedules and phasing plans bids.
• Coordinate with Estimators and operations leadership to align bid strategies with schedule feasibility.
• Participate in estimating reviews and bid strategy meetings as needed.
• Maintain estimating schedule templates, historical data, and lessons learned.
• Support transition of estimating schedules to project teams upon award.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules from award through closeout.
• Work closely with Project Managers and field leadership to align schedules with work plans, labor availability, and material lead times.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure understanding of total project schedule needs.
• Track progress and update schedules based on field input and changing project conditions.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules, milestone tracking, and progress reports.
• Support schedule analysis related to change orders and delays.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2+ Years of scheduling experience, preferably in the electrical construction field.
• Proven proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to identify and solve issues.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct oneself in an appropriate manner as a representative of Service Electric, working effectively in a diverse work environment.