Project Scheduler - Field Services
Pillar Innovations · Grantsville, MD · 3 mo ago
Management$60k/yrFull-time
About the role
If you have a strong background in project scheduling within industrial or multi-discipline construction and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact. In this full-time position, you will play a critical role supporting Field Services by developing, maintaining, and managing project-level schedules across multiple operating units and active work scopes.
Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and update detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project for multiple active projects across all operating units, ensuring schedules accurately reflect scope, sequencing, and field conditions
- Collaborate regularly with Project Managers and Superintendents to gather real-time updates, confirm progress, and incorporate changes resulting from shifting priorities, delays, or new customer requests
- Track project milestones, critical path activities, and schedule variances, providing clear visibility into impacts, risks, and potential conflicts across simultaneous projects
- Analyze and adjust schedule logic, including task dependencies, durations, and constraints, to maintain realistic and achievable timelines as conditions evolve
- Prepare and distribute internal schedule updates and reports, ensuring leadership has consistent, accurate information for planning, resource coordination, and decision-making
- Support project kickoffs and planning meetings by developing baseline schedules and collaborating with operations teams to ensure alignment on project expectations and timelines
Requirements
- 3-7 years of experience in project scheduling within industrial construction, heavy civil, utilities, mechanical/electrical trades, or similar multi-discipline environments
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Primavera, including building schedules from scratch, managing task logic, and analyzing critical paths
- A strong understanding of construction sequencing, field operations, and project workflows across multiple disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to gather information from busy field leaders and translate it into accurate, actionable schedules
- A high level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills, capable of managing 10-20 schedules simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and consistency
- The ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, incorporating last-minute updates or scope changes without compromising schedule clarity or reliability
Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Primavera, including building schedules from scratch, managing task logic, and analyzing critical paths
- A strong understanding of construction sequencing, field operations, and project workflows across multiple disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to gather information from busy field leaders and translate it into accurate, actionable schedules
- A high level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills, capable of managing 10-20 schedules simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and consistency
- The ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, incorporating last-minute updates or scope changes without compromising schedule clarity or reliability
Skills
- Project Scheduling
- Construction Sequencing
- Field Operations
- Microsoft Project/P6 Primavera
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
- Short/Long term disability
- Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
- Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
- Employee focused work environment
- On-the-job mentoring and training
- Internal job postings
- Performance and salary reviews
- Employee feedback program
- Safety-first and drug-free work environments
- Bonuses and incentives for working safely
- Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
- PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
- Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
- Overtime available as applicable
- Advancement through tailored employee career paths
- Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
- Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
- Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Pay
USD $60,000.00/Yr. USD $100,000.00/Yr.
Schedule
Full-time