Assistant Scheduler Job at Navigate Search, Newark, NJ

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  • Navigate Search
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

A nationally recognized joint venture is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Scheduler to support a major transportation infrastructure project at a high-traffic airport. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team delivering a high-stakes public works initiative with long-term regional impact.

This is an ideal opportunity for an entry-level or early-career professional with a background in civil construction or project controls, eager to grow in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the development and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6
  • Input, update, and manage schedule data, including activities, durations, logic ties, and milestones
  • Monitor progress updates from field and project management teams
  • Support schedule analysis, including critical path, float tracking , and risk assessments
  • Prepare reports, charts, and visualizations for internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Attend planning meetings and support coordination across engineering and field operations
  • Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules into overall project timelines
  • Assist with time impact analysis and documentation for schedule delays and claims
  • Maintain organized scheduling files and related project documentation

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 0–2 years of experience in scheduling or project controls within the construction industry
  • Basic proficiency in Primavera P6
  • Understanding of construction sequencing and terminology
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical thinking
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to civil infrastructure projects (bridges, utilities, rail, or transit) is a plus
  • Internship or prior hands-on experience in construction scheduling or project planning preferred

This is a great opportunity to build your career in construction project controls while contributing to a vital infrastructure project. Join a team that values precision, teamwork, and continuous development.

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