Project Scheduler/Cost Control

Balfour Beatty US is an industry‑leading provider of general contracting, at‑risk construction management and design‑build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. The company performs heavy civil and vertical construction, building unique structures and infrastructure that shape how people live, work, learn and play in their communities. With a focus on innovation, lean practices, and Zero Harm® safety principles, Balfour Beatty is consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News‑Record and operates as a subsidiary of London‑based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY). The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or create conceptual (RFP), bidding (pre‑construction) and final project schedules from preliminary and ongoing project information for marketing, pre‑construction, and operations departments.
• Attend job‑site meetings and work with architects, engineers, subcontractors, owners, and other stakeholders to develop project schedules.
• Develop standard and custom graphs and charts for site personnel to manage the project.
• Build and maintain a database of activity groups with as‑built information for future reference.
• Train field and office personnel on scheduling software, scheduling issues (including fragnets), report value, and documentation of project effects.
• Train field and office personnel on performing Time Impact Analyses and review pre‑submitted analyses monthly for each project.
• Provide support and guidance to ensure baseline schedule submissions are timely, complete, accurate, and compliant with company procedures and contracts.
• Visit each assigned job site at least once per quarter (or as necessary) to assist with schedule maintenance and change‑order management.
• Participate in financial and legal project reviews to evaluate and mitigate schedule risk per standard procedures.
• Produce presentation‑quality schedules for business development, operations, and legal presentations.
• Incorporate owner activities, project close‑out activities, and Technical Services and Safety Department activities into all project schedules as required.
• Develop documentation for claims, assist operations personnel in identifying potential claims, and take early steps to prevent or defend against them.
• Participate in meetings on project delay issues and suggest alternative scheduling methods to recover project progress.
• Enforce and maintain the integrity of schedule logic.
• Ensure implementation of company policies and procedures for project scheduling.
• Prepare monthly schedule status reports for project management and the Scheduling Manager.
• Prepare and maintain monthly billing schedules as required.
• Participate in job‑related and community‑based associations to enhance the company’s image and position.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports and distribute them prior to meetings.
• Participate in cost meetings and log required changes to keep reports accurate.
• Maintain weekly and monthly trend charts and distribute them to all involved parties.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience performing project‑level scheduling with Primavera P6.
• Experience on highway projects.
• Experience with revenue‑loaded schedules and billings.
• Primavera experience obtained through college courses or construction work (required).
• Construction Science, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil/Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• Basic understanding of constructability issues, techniques, and trade sequencing for planning.
• AACE‑PSP or PMI certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Additional benefits available.