Scheduler in Plaistow

Methuen Construction is a leading self-performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience. We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects. Serving private, municipal, state, and federal clients across the Northeast, we deliver innovative, well-planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety. At Methuen, we foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and a can-do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder.

The Scheduler collaborates with the Director of Scheduling and project management teams to assist in the development, implementation, and upkeep of the project's comprehensive schedule. This position reports to the Director of Scheduling and is not responsible for the oversight of other teammates. This is a full-time, salaried-exempt position.

Your Role

• Create and update construction project critical path method schedules
• Perform all work required to ensure that project schedules are complete and accurate
• Cost load schedules as required
• Resource loading schedules as required
• Analyze resource loading and recommend schedule adjustments as appropriate
• Proactively analyze project schedules including comparing cumulative cost/resource curves to actuals, tracking float consumption, change order impact analysis, etc.
• Prepare time impact analyses
• Work with the Director of Scheduling to continually improve the Company’s scheduling methodology, best practices, and effectiveness
• Produce network logic diagrams, bar charts, and schedule reports for all project schedules, as required, to support the project management teams
• Provide training and technical support for scheduling software
• Travel to individual projects, as required, to provide scheduling support
• Participate in the scheduling portion of Project Reviews as required
• Travel to project sites in order to train and assist with scheduling needs

Your Education and Experience

• Three or more years’ experience in the field, as a Scheduler, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or other relatable position
• Experience with Primavera P6
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• The ability to learn or master skills quickly is required
• A degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred

What You Bring to the Team

• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to work with multiple project teams
• Ability to drive the process and obtain information needed from varying project teams

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a minimum of 10-25 lbs.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time
• Able to function in a standard office setting

Travel

Travel is primarily limited to Northeast jobsite locations.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Company Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. Pay range: $90,000-160,000. Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful, self-performing general contractors in the industry. Built on over 65 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.