Our company
New River Electrical is nationwide, 100% employee-owned electrical contractor, dedicated to exceeding the high voltage construction and maintenance needs of our electrical utility and industrial customers.
Position Summary
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for project scheduling? New River is seeking a talented and experienced Project Scheduler to join our dynamic team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, monitoring, and analyzing project schedules, ensuring the seamless execution of our projects. Your expertise in optimizing resource allocation, mitigating risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams will be instrumental in driving the success of our organization. This position will report directly to the Director of Project Controls & Estimating. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, and have a proven track record in project scheduling, we'd love to hear from you.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the highest level of business ethics and consistently adhere to and promote New River Electrical’s culture, values, and beliefs.
- Provide insights, expertise, training, and assistance to the Operations team related to scheduling acumen and best practices.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Prepare project schedules that are logic-tied, complete, and accurate in detail depicting contract milestone dates, work activities, deliverables, and durations.
- Prepare resource loaded departmental schedules that accurately depict the current work backlog and projected labor and equipment requirements.
- Attend client project meetings and prepare and present schedule reports, Gantt charts, and other visual aids to communicate project status and timelines effectively.
- Ensure schedules developed consider customer outages and/or critical project milestones.
- Assist Project Controls with the development of cash flows upon completion of project schedules.
- Assist in the development of project bids and proposals, providing accurate schedule estimates and supporting documentation.
- Monitor project progress, update schedules regularly, identify potential delays or risks that may impact project timelines, and develop contingency plans to mitigate.
- Perform monthly departmental schedule updates.
- Document project scheduling processes and maintain detailed records.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years scheduling experience. Utility construction experience preferred.
- Certification in scheduling, such as PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), is highly desirable.
- Proficient in using scheduling software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Critical Path Method (CPM), and Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Proven success in schedule development and maintenance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify schedule risks.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Travel
Travel for this position is required and will consist of overnight stays.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
AAP/EEO Statement
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation
Competitive salary, excellent benefits, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401k eligible.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person