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Scheduler
Balfour Beatty
Location : Waxhaw, NC, 28173
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Scheduler
As an industry leader,Balfour Beattyoffers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- 401(k) with company match
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time
- Paid Personal and Volunteer Days
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
Summary
Balfour Beatty is seeking aScheduler or Senior Schedulerto join our Charlotte team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented construction professional with strong scheduling skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to accuracy and operational excellence.
This role plays a critical part in supporting Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations, and Legal by preparing, developing, and maintaining project schedules. Responsibilities include building pursuit, baseline, and construction schedules; coordinating with project teams and subcontractors; supporting schedule updates and analyses; and mentoring operations teams on scheduling processes and software.
Senior-level candidates will take on larger, more complex projects, lead schedule planning efforts, guide teams through schedule recovery strategies, perform time impact analyses, and support schedule risk assessments.
Essential Functions
- Scheduling and Planning:
- Develop conceptual, pursuit, preconstruction, and detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Build baseline and procurement schedules in coordination with project teams and subcontractors.
- Create schedule visuals, charts, and reports to support communication and planning.
- Schedule Update and Analysis:
- Perform regular schedule updates, including logic adjustments, duration changes, and activity modifications.
- Support change order reviews and perform or assist with Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) to evaluate delays and recovery options.
- Prepare monthly schedule status reports and maintain billing schedules.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with field and office personnel to align schedules with construction sequencing and means/methods.
- Train operations staff on scheduling software, CPM concepts, and schedule documentation.
- Participate in project reviews and meetings to assess schedule risk, discuss delays, and propose recovery strategies.
- Administrative & Software Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate schedule files, documentation, and software license inventory.
- Ensure schedules comply with company standards and contractual requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field;
OR 4+ years of progressive commercial construction experience. - 2+ years of construction field experience.
- 1+ year of hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6, Phoenix, or similar CPM scheduling software.
- Understanding of constructability, sequencing, procurement workflows, and baseline planning principles.
- Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and scheduling software.
- Ability to travel as needed for meetings, schedule development, and training.
- Ability to create, update, and maintain cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
Preferred Experience (Senior Scheduler Level)
- 5+ years of construction scheduling or construction management experience.
- Proficiency in creating baseline schedules for large or complex projects.
- Ability to lead Lean planning sessions (milestone, phase, and weekly work planning).
- Experience performing time impact analyses (fragnets) and explaining impact calculations.
- Strong understanding of critical path analysis, change management, and re-sequencing strategies.
- Ability to train Project Engineers, field staff, and other schedulers in CPM and P6 usage.
- Familiarity with earned value, resource leveling, and schedule risk evaluation.
About Us
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management, and design-build services for public and private clients nationwide. From heavy civil infrastructure to complex vertical construction, our teams build unique, modern structures and spaces that define how people live, work, and connect in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes, and the determination to find a better way.
Through ourZero Harm®initiative, we are redefining safety in the construction industry. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our work.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors byEngineering News-RecordBalfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
In Waxhaw, NC, credentials such as PMP, Primavera P6 certification, and Lean Construction training significantly enhance a Scheduler's employability. These certifications align well with local industry standards, especially for companies like Balfour Beatty that emphasize operational excellence and sophisticated scheduling methodologies.
Waxhaw's growing infrastructure projects have increased the need for skilled construction Schedulers, yet competition remains moderate. Professionals with advanced Primavera P6 experience and a solid understanding of baseline scheduling tend to stand out, particularly for roles involving complex project coordination.
Schedulers generally handle regular project timelines and updates, whereas Senior Schedulers lead larger projects, perform detailed time impact analyses, and guide recovery strategies. Mastery of critical path methods, resource leveling, and mentoring capabilities are key differentiators.
Yes, beginning as a Scheduler often leads to roles like Senior Scheduler or Scheduling Manager. Gaining expertise in CPM software, risk analysis, and cross-department collaboration fosters growth. Long-term prospects also include project management or construction operations leadership.
Schedulers typically focus on creating and maintaining project timelines, coordinating with subcontractors, updating schedules to reflect progress, and preparing reports. They ensure alignment between field operations and office planning, using tools like Primavera P6 to visualize workflow.
At Balfour Beatty, Schedulers are expected to embody the company’s zero harm® safety ethos and collaborative spirit. The role involves mentoring teams on scheduling best practices and participating in lean planning, reflecting a culture that values innovation and operational precision.
Schedulers at Balfour Beatty in Waxhaw navigate complex project phases requiring precise baseline and procurement scheduling. They must adeptly manage schedule recovery and risk assessments while coordinating across diverse teams, ensuring compliance with contractual standards and company policies.
Schedulers in Waxhaw typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certification levels. Senior roles or those requiring advanced Primavera P6 skills can command higher compensation, reflecting the specialized knowledge demanded in construction scheduling.
While remote work options for construction Schedulers are limited due to on-site coordination needs, some companies may offer partial flexibility for tasks like schedule updates or reporting. However, Balfour Beatty emphasizes in-person collaboration to maintain schedule accuracy and team alignment.
Schedulers should be proficient in Oracle Primavera P6, Excel, and other CPM tools. Balfour Beatty also values experience with Phoenix and scheduling software that supports cost and resource-loaded schedules, enabling detailed project analysis and effective communication.
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