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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
About Alston Construction
Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards!
We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!
Project Location:
Tulsa, Oklahoma (On-site | Travel Required)
Job Summary: The overall goal of the Project Scheduler is to provide planning, monitoring, and communicating project schedules across Mission Critical construction projects including data centers, critical facilities, and high-performance environments. This is an entry to early-career position designed for individuals who are eager to grow within the construction scheduling field and embrace technology as a core part of how they work. This role places a heavy emphasis on the use of AI tools to accelerate schedule development, improve reporting, identify risks, and communicate progress to project teams and owners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-forward, and excited to learn the intersection of construction planning and modern digital tools.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Will Include
Develop and maintain schedules covering all MC project phases: design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover
Coordinate schedule alignment between structural, MEP, commissioning, and owner activities
Track and schedule commissioning milestones including Cx, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover
Support owner reporting requirements specific to Mission Critical clients
Maintain schedule interfaces with subcontractor schedules and equipment delivery logs
Maintain organized schedule files, baseline archives, and update logs
Track procurement and long-lead equipment deliveries against the schedule
Coordinate with Procore and other project management platforms to align schedule data
Support requests for information (RFIs) and submittals tracking within the schedule
Use AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to draft schedule narratives, delay analyses, and status reports
Leverage AI to identify schedule risks, conflicts, and critical path impacts
Build and utilize AI prompt templates specific to scheduling tasks and reporting
Automate recurring schedule reporting using AI in combination with Excel and project data
Stay current on emerging AI tools relevant to scheduling and project controls
Contribute to the company AI prompt library with scheduling-specific use cases
Assist in the development of baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Projects
Maintain and update schedules on a weekly basis to reflect current project conditions
Work with project managers and superintendents to gather accurate activity durations and logic
Ensure schedules reflect all major milestones, procurement durations, and owner requirements
Support the development of look-ahead schedules (2-week, 4-week, and 90-day)
Auto req ID
483185BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience
0–3 years of experience in construction scheduling, project controls, or a related field
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot in a work setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications
Experience or coursework related to Mission Critical construction, MEP systems, or data centers
Experience building AI prompts or automated workflows in a professional setting
Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) or schedule performance metrics
AACE or PMI scheduling certification (or willingness to pursue)
City*
Tulsa
State*
Oklahoma
Job_Category
Operations
Job Code
Construction1 Construction
Affiliate Sponsor
Alston Construction
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
About Alston Construction
Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards!
We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!
Project Location:
Tulsa, Oklahoma (On-site | Travel Required)
Job Summary: The overall goal of the Project Scheduler is to provide planning, monitoring, and communicating project schedules across Mission Critical construction projects including data centers, critical facilities, and high-performance environments. This is an entry to early-career position designed for individuals who are eager to grow within the construction scheduling field and embrace technology as a core part of how they work. This role places a heavy emphasis on the use of AI tools to accelerate schedule development, improve reporting, identify risks, and communicate progress to project teams and owners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-forward, and excited to learn the intersection of construction planning and modern digital tools.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Will Include
Develop and maintain schedules covering all MC project phases: design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover
Coordinate schedule alignment between structural, MEP, commissioning, and owner activities
Track and schedule commissioning milestones including Cx, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover
Support owner reporting requirements specific to Mission Critical clients
Maintain schedule interfaces with subcontractor schedules and equipment delivery logs
Maintain organized schedule files, baseline archives, and update logs
Track procurement and long-lead equipment deliveries against the schedule
Coordinate with Procore and other project management platforms to align schedule data
Support requests for information (RFIs) and submittals tracking within the schedule
Use AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to draft schedule narratives, delay analyses, and status reports
Leverage AI to identify schedule risks, conflicts, and critical path impacts
Build and utilize AI prompt templates specific to scheduling tasks and reporting
Automate recurring schedule reporting using AI in combination with Excel and project data
Stay current on emerging AI tools relevant to scheduling and project controls
Contribute to the company AI prompt library with scheduling-specific use cases
Assist in the development of baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Projects
Maintain and update schedules on a weekly basis to reflect current project conditions
Work with project managers and superintendents to gather accurate activity durations and logic
Ensure schedules reflect all major milestones, procurement durations, and owner requirements
Support the development of look-ahead schedules (2-week, 4-week, and 90-day)
Auto req ID
483185BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience
0–3 years of experience in construction scheduling, project controls, or a related field
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot in a work setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications
Experience or coursework related to Mission Critical construction, MEP systems, or data centers
Experience building AI prompts or automated workflows in a professional setting
Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) or schedule performance metrics
AACE or PMI scheduling certification (or willingness to pursue)
City*
Tulsa
State*
Oklahoma
Job_Category
Operations
Job Code
Construction1 Construction
Affiliate Sponsor
Alston Construction