About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Construction Management — Heavy Civil (Bridge, Highway, Rail/Transit, Utility).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Civil Engineer / Scheduler role supporting project controls and construction management for heavy‑civil and commercial projects. You will work closely with senior staff to develop and maintain CPM schedules, support time‑impact analyses, and help prepare schedule-driven reports for contractors, owners, and design teams. This role provides on-the-job training and mentorship with clear career progression opportunities.

• Assist senior staff in developing and maintaining CPM schedules (Primavera P6 experience is a plus)
• Update schedule logic, track progress, and prepare as‑built vs. baseline analyses
• Support time entitlement and delay/acceleration analyses
• Prepare clear schedule reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for stakeholders
• Attend project meetings, perform site visits as needed, and coordinate information with field teams
• Read and interpret contract plans, specifications, and project constraints
• Support change order validation and cost-prep tasks as assigned

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Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules using CPM principles (Primavera P6 or similar)
• Capture progress updates and revise forecasts; identify critical path impacts
• Produce schedule narratives, summaries, and graphic exhibits for project teams
• Assist with claims documentation, change order back-up, and entitlement analyses
• Coordinate schedule inputs from subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Learn and grow technical skills under mentorship from senior project controls staff

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Minimum Qualifications

• 0–3 years of engineering or construction experience (internship experience counts)
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and contract specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel to job sites as required and work in a field environment
• Authorized to work in the United States

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Hands-on exposure to heavy civil construction (bridge, highway, rail, utilities)
• Experience or coursework using Primavera P6 or other CPM scheduling tools
• Internship or prior role supporting project controls, scheduling, or estimating

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $92,272 per year (estimated)
• Benefits include:
  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Profit sharing and performance bonus programs
  • Flexible schedule where applicable
  • Health insurance and health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

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Schedule & Location

• Full-time, in person — Monday to Friday, 8‑hour shift
• Location: North Chelmsford, MA

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Why Careertakes

Careertakes is supporting this hire as a third‑party recruiting platform. Applicants may receive personalized support and access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes network while remaining considered directly by our client. All candidate data is handled per applicable privacy laws and our platform policies.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.