What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scheduler position at S.B. Ballard Construction Co.?
Construction Project Scheduler (Primavera P6) — Virginia Beach, VA (In-Person)
S.B. Ballard Construction Company is looking for a highly organized Construction Project Scheduler to support our project teams through preconstruction, design, procurement, and construction. If you build logic-driven CPM schedules (not just date updates) and you can communicate schedule risks clearly, we want to talk.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and maintain CPM schedules in Primavera P6 from preconstruction through closeout
- Manage baseline schedules, monthly updates, narratives, and custom reports
- Collect and validate progress updates from the field (actuals, remaining duration, % complete)
- Integrate submittal/procurement timelines and key vendor lead times into the schedule
- Analyze critical path / near-critical, float trends, variances, and risks to milestones
- Support two-week lookaheads, recovery schedules, and sequencing plans with project teams
- Assist with proposal and bid schedules during pursuits
What we’re looking for:
- 5 years of construction scheduling experience (GC preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to read construction drawings and build realistic logic and phasing
- Clear communication, strong organization, and deadline discipline
Location: Virginia Beach, VA (in-person; commuting distance required)
Benefits: 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, life insurance, PTO