Jr. Project Scheduler

Join Our Team as a Jr. Project Scheduler! On‑Site | Hamlet, North Carolina Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm serving the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, and Mission Critical sectors. We specialize in ground‑up construction and major renovations, managing electrical packages ranging from small service work to multi‑million‑dollar installations. Department: Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: North Carolina Reporting To: Lead Project Scheduler About the Role As a Junior Project Scheduler, you will support the planning, coordination, and tracking of construction projects to help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, identify delays, and provide updates to stakeholders. What You'll Be Doing Assist in the development, maintenance, and updating of project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling software. Support Project Managers and field teams by tracking project milestones, activities, and deliverables. Collect and analyze schedule updates from project teams and subcontractors. Monitor project progress and identify schedule variances, delays, and potential risks. Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports for project stakeholders. Participate in project planning meetings, progress meetings, and coordination meetings. Assist with resource loading, manpower forecasting, and schedule optimization efforts. Maintain accurate project records and scheduling documentation. Support the development of recovery schedules when project delays occur. Coordinate with procurement teams to track long‑lead material deliveries and their impact on project schedules. Assist in preparing look‑ahead schedules for field operations. Ensure scheduling information is communicated effectively to project teams and leadership. What We're Looking For 1–3 years of experience in construction scheduling, project coordination, project engineering, or a related role. Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Experience in electrical construction, commercial construction, industrial construction, or mission‑critical/data center projects. Understanding of critical path methodology (CPM) scheduling. Why You'll Love Working Here Opportunity to build a scheduling function that operates independently and scales with high‑visibility projects. Exposure to large, complex projects and leading GC‑driven construction environments. Collaborative culture where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported. Benefits Competitive Compensation Company‑Paid Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) IRA Including Company Match PTO & Paid Company Holidays Employee Referral Program Mandatory Hiring Requirements: Resume, References, Background Check, Drug Screen. Slifco Electric LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No 3rd party recruiters — please apply directly through Slifco Electric’s careers page. #J-18808-Ljbffr Slifco Electric