Project Scheduler

Company: Nexus Water Group
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Who We AreNexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces."Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.What We Offer

• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• 401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
• Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization. OverviewThe Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Project Scheduler. This position is responsible for developing and managing schedules for construction and engineering projects, assisting project managers with schedule planning, and coordinating and monitoring of scheduled tasks and assignments. This position also identifies any delays and facilitates remedial action to ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget. Work Location and ScheduleThis position will be based in Charlotte, NC with some travel. What You'll Do
  • Consults with Project Managers and construction project teams to set up assignments, tasks and subtasks
  • Develops, coordinates, and maintains MS Project schedules
  • Identifies potential delays and recommends interventions to ensure project completion on time and on budget
  • Analyzes project schedule for efficiency and provides status reports to internal stakeholders
  • Consulting with project managers and technical experts to set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks.
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective scheduling management system.
  • Coordinating project timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Monitoring project timelines and deadlines.
  • Identifying potential project schedule delays and facilitating intervention in a timely manner.
  • Evaluating performance and preparing project progress reports.
  • Accommodating updates and changes to project schedules.
  • Recommending actions to keep projects within budget, and completed on time.
  • Keeping stakeholders informed of project timelines and deadlines.
  • Documenting project scheduling processes and maintaining records.
  • Other duties as assignedWhat You'll BringExperience
    • Minimum 3 years' experience in project scheduling
    • Minimum 5 years' experience in the construction industryEducation and Licenses
      • Bachelor's degree in project management, or in a related field.
      • Must maintain a valid driver's licenseNice to have
        • Certification as a PMI scheduling professional (PMI-SP), or similar, preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
          • In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry.
          • Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software, such as MS Projects
          • Proficient with Microsoft Suite of applications such as MS Excel and MS Word
          • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
          • Able to utilize sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills regarding complex problems
          • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
          • Strong organizational skills Work Environment
            • Light to moderate levels of physical activity on an occasional to regular basis
            • Light physical activity could include normal office work.
            • Little to no travel required.
            • Usage of PC and/or laptop, copy machine, telephone, and other general office equipment.
            • Usage of tools for maintenance or repairs
            • Lifting or moving up to 25 pounds occasionally
            • May stay in one position with little movement occasionally for short periods of time.
            • Use of specialized PPE will be worn for work tasks as required.
            • Requires normal hearing and vision.
            • May require considerable mental focus or sensory effort for an extensive length of time (consistently throughout the day)
            • May spend an extensive amount of time focused on a screen or on a task.
            • May work on a considerable or intensive amount of mentally or sensory stimulating tasks.
            • Considerable mental exertion and time spent interacting or collaborating with a diverse set of people.
            • Expends a higher degree of mental effort into guiding and persuading others and may include presenting or public speaking.
            • High degree of mental focus solving complex, non-routine problems
            • Majority of time spent working indoors, under normal office conditions.
            • Work is performed in an environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable conditions or hazards. About Our CompanyWe are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.We are an E-Verify participating employer. CWS**

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