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Garver

Senior Scheduler

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Developing scheduling materials for proposals * Mentoring Schedulers/Junior Schedulers * Assist in ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Willing to work flexible hours * Willing to ...

Halff

Senior Coastal Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA

$91K - $125K/yr

Proposal Development: Assist in the preparation of proposals, including technical scopes of work ... Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ...

TERRACON

Staff Geophysicist

Baton Rouge, LA

Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals. * Evaluates moderately complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports. * May serve as ...

TERRACON

Staff Geophysicist

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals. * Evaluates moderately complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports. * May serve as ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior proposal writer in Baton Rouge, LA is $72,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,700.00 and $79,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Senior Proposal Writer leads the development of compelling proposals to secure business contracts and funding. They analyze requests for proposals (RFPs), collaborate with subject matter experts, and craft persuasive content that aligns with client needs. They also ensure proposals comply with company standards and deadlines. Their role often includes editing, formatting, and managing the proposal timeline to improve win rates.

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Infographic showing various Senior Proposal Writer job openings in Baton Rouge, LA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,889 per year, or $42.7 per hour.

Senior Scheduler

Garver

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Garver rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

121st of 452 rated engineering

Job description

Garver is looking to add a Senior Project Scheduler to our growing company with our Enterprise Solutions Scheduling Services Team. Overall, this position will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and maintaining critical path schedules for multiple projects.
This position will utilize broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area, evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features, collaboratively uses judgement to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments, and lead limited teams for small projects as well as portions of large projects.
The Senior Scheduler is a critical position for our growing team and will be the lead or subject matter expert in at least one of these core competency areas: scheduling, estimating, or cost engineering.
Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies
  • Lead development of periodic project controls reporting
  • Lead or direct the set up and reviews of the project controls status (i.e. cost contract, WBS, schedule, resources, etc.)
  • Leading scheduling efforts on large and/or multiple projects
  • Developing baseline schedules
  • Overseeing schedule development/maintenance
  • Supporting claims evaluation/mitigation issues
  • Contacting/following-up with project teams
  • Leading training for project teams
  • Monitoring compliance/reports non-compliance
  • Reporting scheduling metrics/risk issues
  • Developing scheduling materials for proposals
  • Mentoring Schedulers/Junior Schedulers
  • Assist in Developing scheduling materials for proposals.
  • Ability to resolve scheduling issues that occur.
  • Proficient understanding of contract documents and the ability to learn to read and understand plans.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate through work experience their technical, subject matter expert, support position understanding and application of complex project controls principles.
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, a comprehensive wellness program and Corporate Wellness Coordinator Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience with project scheduling
  • Proficient knowledge of EPPM and various other scheduling software, including becoming proficient in web versions.
  • Expert user of Primavera scheduling software (P6) and Microsoft Projects scheduling software
  • Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willing to work flexible hours
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Skills:
  • Associate's degree in construction technology or construction management
  • Experience in the construction and contracting industry standards
  • Thorough knowledge of construction sequencing

Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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