Construction Scheduler

Job description

Our Mission is to Identify, Hire, Train and Retain the very best people! Could that be you? Join the Ace Electric team for opportunities to work with the best team and build your career with Ace University! Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, Sanford, NC and Plain City, OH. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down! Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances 401k with Match Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more! General Summary: The Project Scheduler supports the development, maintenance, and coordination of project schedules for mission critical and commercial construction projects. This role assists in aligning project sequencing, procurement activities, and field execution under the guidance of senior scheduling staff. The Project Scheduler contributes to maintaining schedule accuracy and visibility while developing the skills needed to manage critical path elements and project constraints. The Project Scheduler will report to the Director of Mission Critical Operations. Preferred Job Skills: Basic knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project (training acceptable). Foundational understanding of construction processes and sequencing. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively with project teams. Experience working on electrical or mission critical projects. Exposure to CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling concepts. Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, and submittals. Internship or prior role supporting scheduling, project controls, or project management. Basic understanding of procurement workflows and material tracking. Experience using Excel for data tracking and reporting. Familiarity with BIM coordination or VDC processes. OSHA 10 or equivalent safety training. Ability to travel to job sites. Mandatory Hiring Requirements: References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License. Responsibilities: Assist in the development of baseline schedules including activity definition, sequencing, and duration input. Update schedules on a regular cadence (weekly/monthly) based on field input and project team feedback. Maintain logic ties between activities to ensure proper sequencing and schedule integrity. Track and update procurement status, including material releases, fabrication, and delivery dates. Support integration of subcontractor schedules into the master project schedule. Assist in incorporating prefabrication, kitting, and installation workflows into schedule activities. Participate in pull planning sessions and coordination meetings with project teams. Generate standard schedule reports including look-aheads, progress updates, and variance reports. Identify potential schedule impacts and escalate risks to senior schedulers or project managers. Maintain accurate records of schedule changes, assumptions, and updates. Critical Focus Areas Schedule data accuracy and consistency Understanding activity relationships and logic sequencing Coordination between procurement, prefab, and installation Learning labor productivity tracking and installation durations Exposure to schedule risk identification and mitigation concepts Key Success Metrics · Accuracy and timeliness of schedule updates · Completeness and reliability of schedule data · Responsiveness to project team needs and deadlines · Improvement in scheduling knowledge and independence · Contribution to clear and usable project schedules Position Requirements: License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the Certification: None Education: High School Graduate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of construction scheduling experience (electrical or mission critical preferred), engineering or project coordination experience. Working Conditions: Work in a climate-controlled office setting with varying degrees of stress and time Considerable amount of time making repetitive Considerable amount of time Considerable amount of time using telephone and Sounds and noise levels may be distracting or Travel to job sites up to 25%. Required Physical/Mental Functions: Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook. Operate company vehicle. Read and interpret instructional manuals and written. Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction). Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead. Able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Tolerant to prolonged sitting. Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers. AAP/EEO Statement: Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.