What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Scheduler position at Interstates Companies?
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
Construction Project Scheduler
Interstates | Multiple Locations or Remote (Preference for Office Locations)
At Interstates, we know that project success starts long before boots hit the ground. It begins with a schedule-crafted with precision, grounded in real-world field conditions, and built by someone who understands how to keep complex industrial work moving safely and efficiently.
If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.
Why Interstates?
Our culture is often described as family-like, and we take that to heart:
- You're treated like an individual-never a number.
- Caring teammates support you both personally and professionally.
- Flexible schedules help you balance life and work.
- Regular team events bring fun and camaraderie into your workday.
- We give back to our communities through company-sponsored charity efforts.
Our mission is simple but powerful:
- Providing opportunities for our people
- Making a difference with our clients
- Pursuing a better way
If you're looking for a place where integrity, trust, and safety drive every decision-and where every day brings new challenges and opportunities-you'll find your future here.
What You'll Do:
Project Planning
- Break down complex industrial construction projects into clear tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
- Support the creation and structure of work packages aligned with field workflows and execution strategies.
Schedule Development
- Build and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6.
- Define activity sequencing, dependencies, and duration based on scope, drawings, and field input.
- Establish schedule baselines in partnership with project leadership.
Critical Path & Schedule Analysis
- Identify and maintain the critical path and near-critical paths.
- Develop custom reports and schedule views that highlight risks and impacts.
Resource Allocation
- Coordinate labor, equipment, and material needs to optimize availability and utilization.
- Identify constraints and recommend adjustments that keep work on track.
Progress Tracking & Reporting
- Monitor schedule performance against the baseline and analyze variances.
- Deliver updates, look-aheads, and recovery recommendations.
- Support earned value analysis when applicable.
Risk Management
- Identify schedule risks including long-lead materials, design changes, subcontractor delays, and weather impacts.
- Build mitigation strategies and integrate contingency plans.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, field leaders, and subcontractors to maintain alignment.
- Lead schedule review meetings and support timely issue resolution.
Software Utilization
- Maintain strong proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource loading, WBS structuring, baselining, and quality checks.
- Ensure schedule quality meets company and industry standards.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of hands-on Primavera P6 experience required
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specs
- Industrial construction and/or MEP experience strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience mentoring, coordinating, or leading team members (preferred)
- Understanding of construction methods, industrial processes, and project execution
Travel & Location
- Travel up to 50%, depending on project needs.
- May be based in Tulsa, OK | Omaha, NE | Sioux Center, IA | Sioux Falls, SD.
- Remote considered with preference given to candidates near an Interstates office.
Ready to Build What's Next?
If this sounds like the right fit, apply today and discover firsthand why Interstates is an industry leader-in our work, our culture, and our commitment to people.
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