ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING MANAGER
- Agency
- Delta Construction Partners
- Location
- Trenton, NJ
- Job type
- Permanent
- Pay
- $140,000-$180,000
- Profession
- Construction Laborer
- Industry
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $76.92
- Weekly
- $3,077
- Yearly (full-time)
- $160,000
This job pays about $76.92/hour — 150% above the median for Construction Laborer jobs in New Jersey ($30.80/hour).
Estimated from the annual salary in the listing; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Job description
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING MANAGER
Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier electrical contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for the position of a Electrical Construction Scheduling Manager in Trenton, NJ.
Electrical Construction Scheduling Manager Compensation & Benefits
Total compensation for the Scheduling Manager is between $140,000 - $180,000
Scheduling Manager Duties & Responsibilities
Scheduling Manager Qualifications
Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier electrical contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for the position of a Electrical Construction Scheduling Manager in Trenton, NJ.
Electrical Construction Scheduling Manager Compensation & Benefits
Total compensation for the Scheduling Manager is between $140,000 - $180,000
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
Scheduling Manager Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops and updates detailed project schedules, ensuring each task has defined predecessors and successors.
- Breaks down the overall project scope into manageable activities in accordance with maximum duration limits.
- Integrates procurement activities, submittals, reviews, and material delivery milestones into the overall schedule.
- Reviews and verifies the precision of quantity take-offs to confirm that all components are represented in the schedule.
- Applies resource loading to the project plan, projecting requirements for labor, materials, and equipment.
- Monitors project performance by tracking cost, progress, and earned value to provide accurate status reporting.
- Updates the schedule to include both pending and approved change orders.
- Develops schedule fragments to illustrate how submittals and change orders impact project timelines.
- Oversees coordination of site surveys and assists in establishing work zones as required.
- Identifies constructability challenges and potential schedule impacts, ensuring they are appropriately represented.
- Prepares baseline-versus-actual schedule comparisons and composes monthly progress narratives.
- Maintains comprehensive CPM network documentation, offering clear insights into project progress and potential recovery actions.
Scheduling Manager Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field is preferred but not required.
- At least 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling or project coordination, ideally within a construction or contracting setting.
- Skilled in scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar tools.
- Solid knowledge of construction processes, terminology, and industry practices.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking capabilities.
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to address challenges efficiently.
- Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or other related credentials are preferred but not mandatory.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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