What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Scheduler position at Averro?
TITLE: Construction Project Scheduler
LOCATION: Monticello, AR
TYPE: Long term contract (2 years)
PAY: $50 - $60/hr
BENEFITS: Medical insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, dental/vision, pet, and legal insurance.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Construction Project Scheduler for a well-known, sustainable forestry and lumber company. This would be a great opportunity to join a reputable company to work on a long term project!
- Establish, implement, and manage an effective scheduling system.
- Support the creation of tasks and sub-tasks to ensure project vendors and contractors meet deadlines.
- Track project timelines and maintain a database of tasks and their progress.
- Record new project data and generate scheduled reports for contract coordination and reporting.
- Coordinate assignments and scheduling by collaborating with customers and project staff.
- Develop and structure project schedules using MS Project.
- Work closely with project teams and task managers to define scope, update detailed schedules, and identify deviations from the original plan.
- Monitor project schedule progress and performance, identifying potential problem areas.
- Assess critical paths and constraints to evaluate schedule impacts and recommend alternative solutions.
- Collaborate weekly with contractor superintendents and the construction team to update project schedules.
- Provide recommendations for managing risks that impact project profitability, costs, timelines, and client relationships.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or coordination.
- Experience working with vendors, contractors, and project teams in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in MS Project or other scheduling software (Primavera P6, Smartsheet, etc.).
- Strong understanding of scheduling methodologies, including critical path analysis and risk assessment.
- Experience with database management for tracking project tasks and timelines.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project records.
- Ability to work collaboratively with contractor superintendents and construction teams.
- Understanding of project risk management related to cost, schedule, and client relations.
WHY AVERRO?
Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.
Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $50 - $60
