Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.
We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.
Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.
When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.
As a P6 Scheduler, you will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams to maintain accurate schedules and provide actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Analyze schedule performance and identify risks or delays.
- Collaborate with project teams to update progress and forecast timelines.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
- Write clear and comprehensive schedule narratives to explain variances, delays, and recovery plans.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and client requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field
- 3-5 years minimum of related experience in construction CPM scheduling
- Must have working field knowledge of heavy civil construction activities as it relates to earthwork, concrete structures, foundations, underground utilities, subcontractor scopes such as electrical, landscaping, fencing, etc.
- Knowledge of CPM scheduling, Primavera P6 software, along with the ability to create accurate and comprehensive schedules and reports
- Ability to create CPM resource loading, Activity Codes, Time Impact Analysis, delay impacts, narrative statements, and sequence analysis monthly
- Experience working with public and private clients on highway heavy and civil construction related projects
- Understanding and knowledge of contract administration with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers as it relates to scheduling
- Communicate effectively with personnel
- Possess good planning, time management and organizational skills
- Understanding of all construction related field activities, project specifications, applications and interpretation
- Computer literate in Word, Excel, Primavera (P6), Outlook, and other process skillsets necessary to manage project scheduling
Working Conditions:
- This position will be required to work out of the Pacific Office – remote work options are not available.
- Office Environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
- Travel – ability to travel to projects as necessary to facilitate interaction and coordination of project schedules
Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.