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Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits:

• $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website. ACIBuilds.com

NOTE: THIS IS A FULL TIME - IN-OFFICE POSITION. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST EITHER CURRENTLY LIVE IN THE GREATER RICHMOND, VA AREA OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE HERE IF MADE A JOB OFFER. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE CAN BE OFFERED FOR QUALIFED CANDIDATES.

Position Summary

The Microsoft Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing integrated manufacturing and project schedules that support end-to-end execution of modular manufacturing programs. This role partners with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Project Management teams to establish accurate resource-loaded schedules, identify risks, manage critical path activities, and drive on-time project delivery.

The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in Microsoft Project scheduling and manufacturing operations, with the ability to convert complex project requirements into executable schedules and actionable reporting.

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Key Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Management

· Develop and maintain integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project for manufacturing and project execution activities.

· Create resource-loaded schedules including labor, equipment, procurement, and material constraints.

· Establish project baselines and maintain schedule revisions throughout the project lifecycle.

· Develop and manage:

o Level 1 Executive schedules, Level 2 Program schedules,Level 3 Detailed execution schedules

o Short-term production and look-ahead schedules

Manufacturing Planning & Coordination

· Coordinate schedule inputs across:

 Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction/Site teams

· Ensure schedule alignment with:

o Material lead times, Customer-approved drawings, Manufacturing throughput, Production capacity, Delivery requirements

Critical Path & Risk Management

· Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule drivers.

· Monitor schedule performance and identify potential delays.

· Develop mitigation and recovery plans.

· Lead schedule risk reviews and support project forecasting.

Reporting & Analytics

· Produce weekly and monthly schedule performance reports.

· Develop KPI dashboards and trend analysis including:

o Schedule adherence

o Manufacturing productivity

o Milestone performance

o Resource utilization

o Forecast completion dates

· Support Power BI and reporting tools for executive visibility.

Continuous Improvement

· Support development of scheduling standards and best practices.

· Drive standardization of templates and schedule governance processes.

· Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.

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Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor's degree in:

o Engineering

o Construction Management

o Project Management

o Operations Management

o Business

o Related discipline

· Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience

· 5–10+ years of scheduling experience in:

o Manufacturing

o Modular construction

o Industrial projects

o Large capital projects

· Experience with resource-loaded scheduling and critical path methodologies.

· Experience supporting cross-functional manufacturing environments.

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Technical Skills

Required:

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills

· Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling

· Resource loading and forecasting

· Schedule variance analysis

· Dashboard and KPI development

Preferred:

· Microsoft Power BI

· Procore

· ERP systems

· Primavera P6

· Manufacturing production planning systems

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Core Competencies

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Excellent organizational abilities

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills

· High attention to detail

· Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments

· Strong sense of urgency and ownership

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Performance Metrics

· Forecast accuracy

· Critical path recovery effectiveness

· Resource utilization efficiency

· Schedule variance reduction

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Work Environment:

· May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness

· May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels

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Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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