Assistant Project Scheduler Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Have you created master schedules across diverse construction product types? Do you have a keen eye for detail? Are you looking to work amongst the best and brightest minds in the industry? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting new Project Scheduler opportunity. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and experienced commercial construction Senior Project Scheduler to join the team! The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, results-driven, and come with a multifaceted background in project scheduling.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Potential relocation stiped 

Typical base compensation for this role is between $90,000 and $110,000. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

• Assist in creating and maintaining project schedules for active construction projects.
• Work with the Project Team to help develop schedule structure and layout before detailed scope-based development begins.
• Track milestones, compare actual progress against the plan, and help identify schedule deviations.
• Support project teams in coordinating sequencing, manpower timing, and major schedule milestones.
• Participate in internal scheduling meetings and help keep schedule updates current and accurate.
• Assist with preparation of monthly schedule reporting and project-specific schedule updates.
• Help review subcontractor schedules and identify opportunities for improvement or alignment with the overall project schedule.
• Assist superintendents with 3-week look-ahead schedules to ensure field planning aligns with the master project schedule.
• Travel to job sites as needed to monitor progress and better understand construction sequencing in the field.
• Maintain organized records of schedule updates, revisions, and historical performance data.
• Learn scheduling best practices, reporting methods, and scheduling software while supporting multiple projects concurrently.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-5 years of scheduling experience with a General Contractor
• Direct experience supporting data center construction, mission-critical, or highly technical commercial projects
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) (required); experience with Microsoft Project a plu
• High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within project teams and manage assignments independently.
• Ability to travel to project sites nationwide and walk the job site as needed.
• Familiarity with Procore and BIM as they relate to sequencing and coordination is a plus.
• Internship or entry-level experience with a general contractor or construction manager is preferred

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025.

Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

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EOE, including disability/vets

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-5 years of scheduling experience with a General Contractor
• Direct experience supporting data center construction, mission-critical, or highly technical commercial projects
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) (required); experience with Microsoft Project a plu
• High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within project teams and manage assignments independently.
• Ability to travel to project sites nationwide and walk the job site as needed.
• Familiarity with Procore and BIM as they relate to sequencing and coordination is a plus.
• Internship or entry-level experience with a general contractor or construction manager is preferred