Project Controls Scheduler

📍 Location: Columbus, MS
🏗️ Company: Gregory Construction

Company Overview

Gregory Construction is a Christian-principled company dedicated to improving lives while building the future. Guided by a commitment to honor God, serve others, pursue excellence, and grow profitably, we set the standard in civil construction. Our core values—Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Communication, and Determination—define everything we do.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Controls Scheduler to join our Project Controls and Processes Division, reporting directly to the Project Controls Manager.

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining construction project timelines to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. The Scheduler will collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and engineers to track tasks, resources, and progress, while identifying and mitigating potential scheduling risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

• Work with project managers, engineers, and superintendents to define tasks, sequence activities, and estimate durations.

• Apply Critical Path Method (CPM) to identify milestones, dependencies, and bottlenecks.

• Track project progress against baseline schedules and incorporate real-time field updates.

• Generate and distribute schedule reports, including look-ahead schedules, progress updates, and variance analyses.

• Perform “what-if” analyses to evaluate potential impacts of changes or delays and propose mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate labor, equipment, and material availability to prevent conflicts.

• Lead project scheduling meetings to ensure stakeholder alignment.

• Support construction teams with documentation for change orders, delay notices, and claims analysis.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred (relevant experience may substitute).

• Proven experience as a Construction Scheduler, Project Controls Analyst, or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

• In-depth understanding of CPM and Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documents.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams.

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with cloud-based project management platforms such as Procore and Autodesk.

Why Join Gregory Construction?

At Gregory Construction, our mission is to Improve Lives While We Build the Future. Joining our team means:

• Working in an environment built on integrity, excellence, and safety.

• Being part of a company that values communication, determination, and teamwork.

• Collaborating with supportive colleagues who prioritize proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gregory Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

👉 Apply today to become part of a team that builds with purpose and integrity.