Junior Scheduler - Construction

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD95,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
Join a leading organization supporting high-profile construction projects across the healthcare, data center, higher education, and commercial sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior scheduler looking to develop their expertise and grow into a senior scheduling position with one of the nation's largest and most respected general contractors.
  • Clear opportunities for long-term growth
  • Join a respected GC and build your career on large-scale, high-profile projects

About Our Client

As a P6 Scheduler, you will work closely with the Scheduling Manager and project teams to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6. You'll play a key role in supporting project planning, monitoring performance, and helping ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Job Description

  • Partner with the Scheduling Manager, Project Managers, and project teams to create, update, and manage detailed project schedules in Primavera P6.
  • Support the planning, organization, execution, and control of construction projects to help achieve schedule, budget, and overall project objectives.
  • Assist project teams in proactively identifying scheduling issues and implementing solutions that contribute to successful project delivery.
  • Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to ensure accurate project controls and alignment with contractual requirements.
  • Establish, maintain, and monitor project performance baselines.
  • Prepare and distribute consolidated weekly and monthly reports highlighting cost performance, forecasting, trends, and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Monitor project progress by analyzing schedule and cost performance against established plans.
  • Identify schedule and budget variances, communicate the root causes, and recommend mitigation or recovery strategies.
  • Assist in developing recovery plans for projects that fall behind schedule or exceed budget expectations.
  • Review project schedules prepared by others to ensure they are logical, complete, and compliant with contractual obligations.
  • Support data analysis, validation, and data mining initiatives to improve project benchmarks and reporting accuracy.
  • Coordinate project risk reviews with management and provide regular status updates on identified risks.
  • Provide organizational and administrative support to Project Managers and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of project engineer, field engineer or scheduling experience on construction projects

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong technology skills to include Microsoft Projects and Primavera. - P6 experience is required
  • Innovative, motivated, organized, high-energy team player with demonstrated professional & interpersonal skills interfacing with all levels of the organization, clients & vendors.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 per year.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the business services industry.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
  • Challenging and rewarding projects in the construction sector.
Contact
Emma Jackson
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7055989

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Planning
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Jackson
Job Reference
JN-072026-7055989