Construction Scheduler (Primavera P6)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Valor Contracting has delivered over 2,000 successful industrial and commercial projects, earning a reputation for integrity, innovation, and excellence throughout the Upper Midwest and nationwide. Our expertise includes specialty subcontractor services—such as advanced tilt-up concrete and pre-engineered metal buildings—as well as serving as general contractor for national build-to-suit industrial projects. With over 40 years of proven experience, we bring precision and reliability to every phase of construction. From start to finish, we're committed to delivering high-quality results and building lasting client relationships.

Project Scheduler (Primavera P6)

The Construction Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing comprehensive project schedules that support successful project delivery. This role serves as a scheduling subject matter expert, providing critical schedule forecasting, risk analysis, progress tracking, and recovery planning for commercial construction projects. The Scheduler partners with project teams to identify scheduling risks, ensure alignment with project milestones, and support proactive decision making throughout the project lifecycle. This role serves as an internal subject matter expert and trusted advisor, helping project teams leverage technology, data, and best practices to improve project outcomes. This is non-traveling, in office position.

• Develop, maintain, and update resource loaded project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Create baseline schedules for preconstruction and execution phases.
• Analyze project progress and schedule performance against established milestones and project objectives.
• Identify critical path activities, schedule constraints, and potential project risks.
• Lead schedule review meetings with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients.
• Develop look ahead schedules, milestone reports, schedule narratives, and executive reporting packages.
• Perform schedule impact analyses related to change orders, delays, disruptions, and project modifications.
• Support the preparation of time extension requests and schedule related documentation.
• Develop recovery and acceleration plans when project performance falls behind schedule objectives.
• Validate subcontractor schedules and integrate activities into master project schedules.
• Monitor resource loading, productivity trends, and schedule forecasting to support project planning.
• Recommend process improvements and scheduling best practices to enhance overall project performance.
• Maintain schedule documentation and ensure compliance with project contract requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ or more years of scheduling experience supporting commercial construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Experience developing and maintaining CPM schedules for large scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of resource loading, earned value concepts, schedule forecasting, and delay analysis.

Our salary ranges are established based on a combination of market data, internal equity, and the unique characteristics of our organization such as our size, revenue, and industry. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

At Valor Contracting, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your personal well-being, professional growth, and financial future.

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review
• Role specific bonus programs
• 401(k) retirement program
• Various supplemental insurance options
• Employee referral program

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental & vision plans
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Mental health resources & employee assistance programs
• Paid bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans and paid holidays

Career & Culture

• Team-building and community engagement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Supportive, values-driven work environment
• Regular team member feedback surveys to drive workplace improvements

Join Valor and take pride in the work you do and the team you do it with. With us, you'll find more than just a job - you'll find a place where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your potential is limitless. Together, we'll create spaces that inspire and empower.

Valor provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Valor does not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Talent Acquisition Team.