Scheduler

About the Job: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Scheduler to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Microsoft Project to develop, maintain, and track project schedules. You will play a key role in ensuring that projects are completed on time by coordinating resources, monitoring progress, and providing accurate schedule reporting to project managers and stakeholders.

Description:

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project from initiation through closeout.
• Track, analyze, and forecast schedule performance against baseline.
• Conduct critical path, resource-loading, and “what-if” scenario analyses to support project decision-making.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and field teams to ensure schedule accuracy.
• Proactively identify scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and risks; recommend corrective actions.
• Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the master project schedule.
• Support resource allocation planning by highlighting over-allocations or gaps.
• Maintain earned value tracking and report variances in cost and schedule performance.
• Ensure project schedules align with contractual requirements and deliverables.
• Provide schedule-related input to project risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Assist in developing standard scheduling practices, tools, and templates to improve consistency.
• Archive and maintain schedule documentation for historical benchmarking and lessons learned.
• Assist in training and supporting the branch network in coordinating and managing project work.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of scheduling experience in a project-driven environment.
• Proven experience as a Scheduler or similar role in project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project is required; experience with Primavera P6 or other scheduling software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including critical path method (CPM) scheduling.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred.

Barnhart Offers:

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus program that pays for performance.
• $1 for $1 match on 401(k), capped at 10% of Pay.
• Company Vehicle.
• Medical, Paid Time Off and Holiday, Disability, Life Insurance, and other additional personal and professional benefits are available.
• Barnhart CARES
  • o The CARES program is the means by which we seek to care for our employees and for the communities in which we work. To support our employees, we offer free resources, both online and in-person, including some resources available to members of their families. These resources support and guide our team members as they pursue emotionally, financially, and spiritually healthy lives.

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry's strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture - the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

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