Construction Project Scheduler at Marquee Asset… · Scottsdale

Construction Project Scheduler

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULER

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

SAM Construction Group is a development/builder specializing in apartment buildings and spec luxury homes. Our team is passionate about creating high-quality, innovative residential projects that combine style, functionality, and attention to detail. We value professionalism, collaboration, and a workplace where every team member can contribute to building something exceptional.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Construction Project Scheduler will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules from pre-construction through project completion. This individual will work closely with company leadership, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and other key project participants to ensure project activities are properly sequenced, resources are coordinated, milestones are achieved, and deadlines are maintained. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in construction scheduling and be highly proficient in Microsoft Project Professional and Project Scheduler. They must be comfortable developing detailed schedules, managing dependencies, tracking critical paths, identifying potential delays, and providing accurate scheduling information to leadership.

This position requires a proactive, analytical, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy, organization, and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction Scheduling & Project Planning

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed construction schedules for multiple active projects.
• Create comprehensive project schedules from pre-construction through substantial completion and final turnover.
• Establish project milestones, activity durations, sequencing, dependencies, and critical path timelines.
• Coordinate construction activities, subcontractor schedules, material deliveries, procurement timelines, inspections, and project milestones.
• Develop realistic project timelines in coordination with project managers and field superintendents.
• Maintain baseline schedules and track actual progress against approved project timelines.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, delays, and potential disruptions before they negatively impact project performance.
• Continuously update and revise schedules based on actual field conditions, project progress, and approved changes.

Advanced Scheduling Software & Reporting

• Demonstrate proficient, hands-on use of Microsoft Project Professional.
• Demonstrate proficient use of Project Scheduler for developing, managing, and maintaining construction project schedules.
• Develop and maintain detailed Gantt charts, critical path schedules, project timelines, and milestone tracking reports.
• Manage activity relationships, predecessors, successors, dependencies, constraints, and schedule logic.
• Track baseline versus actual performance and identify schedule variances.
• Generate clear, accurate, and professional scheduling reports for company leadership and project teams.
• Maintain organized electronic scheduling documentation and historical project schedule records.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling systems, reporting methods, and overall project controls.

Subcontractor & Trade Partner Coordination

• Coordinate subcontractor scheduling and ensure proper sequencing of all construction trades.
• Communicate upcoming work activities, scheduling requirements, and anticipated start dates.
• Confirm subcontractor availability, manpower commitments, and scheduling expectations.
• Monitor trade partner performance against established project schedules.
• Proactively address scheduling conflicts and coordinate solutions with project management and field personnel.
• Maintain accountability for schedule commitments and follow up on outstanding items.

Project Monitoring & Schedule Management

• Monitor project progress and identify activities that may impact critical path milestones.
• Work directly with project managers and superintendents to verify field progress and scheduling accuracy.
• Identify potential delays related to labor, materials, subcontractors, inspections, or other project constraints.
• Develop and communicate recovery schedule recommendations when projects fall behind.
• Track long-lead materials, procurement schedules, and delivery commitments.
• Provide leadership with timely updates regarding schedule performance, upcoming milestones, and potential risks.
• Maintain visibility across all active projects to assist with resource planning and workload coordination.

Communication & Operational Excellence

• Maintain consistent, professional communication with leadership, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Lead or participate in project scheduling meetings and distribute updated schedules and action items.
• Ensure all relevant team members have access to current and accurate project schedules.
• Follow up on commitments, deadlines, and outstanding scheduling items.
• Establish and maintain consistent scheduling procedures and reporting standards.
• Help develop scalable scheduling processes to support the company's continued growth.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of construction industry experience, with significant experience in project scheduling or project controls.
• Demonstrated experience scheduling and coordinating multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Proficient, hands-on working knowledge of Microsoft Project Professional is required.
• Proficient working knowledge of Project Scheduler is required.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, trade coordination, project milestones, and critical path scheduling.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed construction schedules.
• Ability to establish and manage baseline schedules and monitor schedule variances.
• Advanced organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret project information, identify scheduling risks, and develop practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized, extremely detail-oriented, and exceptionally thorough.
• Proactive and capable of anticipating issues before they become problems.
• Confident managing multiple projects, priorities, and competing deadlines.
• Analytical and comfortable working with complex schedules and project data.
• A strong communicator who can coordinate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Accountable, dependable, and committed to following through on responsibilities.
• Comfortable establishing expectations and holding trade partners and team members accountable.
• Solutions-oriented and able to remain composed in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Professional in presentation, communication, and work ethic.

This is a key position within our organization, responsible for developing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining comprehensive construction schedules across multiple projects. The right individual will understand the complexities of construction scheduling, possess advanced scheduling software skills, and have the ability to proactively identify challenges, coordinate resources, and keep projects moving forward. We are looking for a professional who takes ownership, thinks strategically, communicates effectively, and understands that successful project execution begins with an accurate, well-managed schedule.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Health Indemnity and Accident Supplemental Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability – Employer provided
• Life Insurance – Employer provided
• 401k and company match
• Vacation | Sick | 13 Holidays Off
• Cell Phone/Computer
• Work Boot Allowance
• Annual Bonus
• Career Growth

Salary: $125,000.00

This is an in-office position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

*The SAM Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

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