Sr. Scheduler, T&D
MYR Group · Glen Allen, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time
We are a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction firms with roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees. Our subsidiaries deliver large-scale electrical construction projects across the U.S. and Canada, including transmission, distribution, substation, commercial, industrial, clean energy, and emergency restoration work.
About the role
The Sr. Scheduler, T&D prepares, monitors, and updates fully resource- and cost-loaded schedules for projects of varying size and complexity. You will coordinate schedule data, track project progress, and partner with Project Managers to ensure on-time completion. The role also includes providing scheduling training to project teams and supporting colleagues as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support project teams by preparing, monitoring, and updating resource- and cost-loaded construction schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Develop full Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules for projects and proposals.
- Deliver frequent schedule updates, performance analysis, and reports (critical path, baseline vs. actual, look-ahead, milestone views).
- Prepare summary and detail-level schedules.
- Participate in all schedule reviews at Operations Review meetings.
- Conduct schedule and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reviews.
- Provide support and training in project and scheduling software to office and field staff.
- Review lower-tier subcontractor schedule submittals (RFP, Baseline, Updates) and advise on concerns.
- Evaluate schedule performance and recommend recovery strategies for delays or risks.
- Identify opportunities to build collaborative relationships while focusing on business goals.
- Analyze situations by gathering and organizing information, assessing cause-and-effect relationships, and recommending solutions.
- Regular and predictable attendance at a Company-designated office or field location.
- Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and industry-specific professional standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience scheduling construction projects in the electrical industry.
- Minimum 5 years of experience utilizing Primavera P6.
- Experience in transmission, distribution, substation, or renewable construction projects preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
- CST (Certified Scheduling Technician) certification preferred.
Skills
- Expert proficiency in creating, maintaining, and reporting schedules in Primavera P6.
- Thorough knowledge of scheduling concepts, principles, and practices.
- Expert knowledge in creating and maintaining project baselines for frequent updates.
- Advanced knowledge of cost/resource loading and forecasting within scheduling software.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents (contracts, drawings).
- Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Proactive self-starter with demonstrated initiative.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Project, Excel).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Expertise in project management software and data analysis tools.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, hearing, and mental health benefits with low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums; $15 weekly premium for employee or employee-plus-family coverage.
- Dental: 100% employer-paid premium.
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program: $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Paid Time Off: 15 days annually plus 10 paid holidays (including a floating Cultural Celebration Day).
- 401(k) Plan: 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting and annual profit-sharing potential.
- Superior educational assistance program (tuition support, internal training, and more).
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- Voluntary plans: supplemental vision, accident, critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.