Sargent Electric

Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response

Construction Scheduler - Mission Critical

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePittsburgh, PA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required; candidates with two or more years of relevant construction scheduling experience may receive equivalent consideration in lieu of a degree.
At least two years of construction scheduling, project controls, or construction management experience supporting electrical, mission critical, data center, industrial, or other complex construction projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6.
Ability to translate complex schedule information into clear, actionable information for project stakeholders.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, computer, multitasking, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain logic-driven schedules from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
Maintain Primavera P6 baselines, updates, activity logic, durations, milestones, constraints, critical path, and physical percent complete.
Work with project managers, superintendents, general foremen, and field teams to ensure updates reflect actual conditions, installed progress, productivity, materials, access, and constraints.
Schedule electrical construction activities including underground work, grounding, raceway, cable tray, equipment setting, busway, cable installation, terminations, controls, testing, energization, commissioning, and turnover.
Incorporate engineering releases, submittals, approvals, procurement, fabrication, long-lead deliveries, BIM coordination, clash detection, detailing, and material release activities into schedules.
Identify critical and near-critical activities, sequencing conflicts, constraints, and emerging risks, and support mitigation and recovery plans.
Prepare critical-path analysis, baseline-versus-actual reporting, milestone tracking, variance analysis, look-aheads, and recovery schedules.
Translate the overall schedule into executable near-term plans aligned with manpower, materials, equipment, access, predecessor work, and field priorities.
Reconcile the electrical construction schedule with the general contractor master schedule and other trade schedules.
Integrate testing, energization, startup support, commissioning, punch list, documentation, and phased turnover milestones.
Communicate schedule status, risks, priorities, and required actions, and help establish consistent Mission Critical scheduling standards and best practices.
Lead by example in upholding safety standards and support best practices across field and office environments.
Assume additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Executive Management.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with construction management applications such as BuildingConnected, Vista, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Procore, ProjectSite, Primavera P6, and related applications is preferred.
A strong understanding of electrical construction sequencing in a multi-trade environment is preferred.
Experience scheduling large-scale electrical construction, data center, mission critical, industrial, or similarly complex projects is preferred.

Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers.

We support the breadth of client needs, from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects. Our proven safety record, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors, and EPC contractors.

We are seeking to hire a Construction Scheduler - Mission Critical - in our Pittsburgh, PA office.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This full-time role supports the Mission Critical business unit by developing, maintaining, and managing detailed schedules for large-scale electrical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. The work location may be a project site or Mission Critical office, with local travel to project sites.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Manage Project Schedules. Develop and maintain logic-driven schedules from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
Develop Primavera P6 Schedules. Maintain baselines, updates, activity logic, durations, milestones, constraints, critical path, and physical percent complete in Primavera P6.
Drive Field-Based Updates. Work with project managers, superintendents, general foremen, and field teams so updates reflect actual conditions, installed progress, productivity, materials, access, and constraints.
Integrate Electrical Scope. Schedule underground, grounding, raceway, cable tray, equipment setting, busway, cable installation, terminations, controls, testing, energization, commissioning, and turnover activities.
Integrate Procurement and Prefabrication. Incorporate engineering releases, submittals, approvals, procurement, fabrication, long-lead deliveries, BIM coordination, clash detection, detailing, and material release activities.
Analyze Critical Path and Risk. Identify critical and near-critical activities, sequencing conflicts, constraints, and emerging risks and support mitigation and recovery plans.
Report Schedule Performance. Prepare critical-path analysis, baseline-versus-actual reporting, milestone tracking, variance analysis, look-aheads, and recovery schedules.
Support Look-Ahead Planning. Translate the overall schedule into executable near-term plans aligned with manpower, materials, equipment, access, predecessor work, and field priorities.
Coordinate with the General Contractor. Reconcile the electrical construction schedule with the general contractor master schedule and other trade schedules.
Plan Commissioning and Turnover. Integrate testing, energization, startup support, commissioning, punch list, documentation, and phased turnover milestones.
Communicate and Improve. Clearly communicate schedule status, risks, priorities, and required actions and help establish consistent Mission Critical scheduling standards and best practices.
Champion Safety Culture. Lead by example in upholding safety standards and support best practices across field and office environments.
Crave Learning. Grow through hands-on experience, training, and mentorship and actively engage in available development opportunities.
Additional Responsibilities. Assume additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Executive Management.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related discipline; candidates with two or more years of relevant construction scheduling experience may receive equivalent consideration in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6.
Ability to translate complex schedule information into clear, actionable information for project stakeholders.
Experience with construction management applications such as BuildingConnected, Vista, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Procore, ProjectSite, Primavera P6, and related applications preferred.
Strong understanding of electrical construction sequencing in a multi-trade environment preferred
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, computer, multitasking, and time-management skills.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

At least 2 years of construction scheduling, project controls, or construction management experience supporting electrical, mission critical, data center, industrial, or other complex construction projects.
Experience scheduling large-scale electrical construction, data center, mission critical, industrial, or similarly complex projects preferred.

WHY JOIN SARGENT ELECTRIC?

Competitive compensation based on experience
Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
Collaborative, team-driven environment
Opportunity to directly impact project success and cost efficiency

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Sargent Electric Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Company

Sargent Electric

Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response

Sargent Electric is a diversified electrical contractor serving industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and service markets. It conducts installation, maintenance, and emergency electrical work for clients such as power plants, utility companies, commercial businesses, and wireless providers. The company operates from its Pittsburgh base with offices in the Midwest and Northeast, and it distinguishes itself through its ability to respond to storm events nationwide, deploying crews and equipment 24/7 to handle severe weather and natural disasters. Revenue comes from long-term contracts for electrical projects and ongoing maintenance, as well as emergency response services. The company emphasizes safety and health through industry affiliations and wellness programs. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting services while delivering rapid, nationwide emergency response and maintaining a strong safety record.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1907

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