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Microsoft Project Expert for Construction Scheduling & Team Training

We are a luxury residential construction firm seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Project expert to support the implementation of our construction scheduling system and train our field team.

This is not a from-scratch schedule build—we already have a developed construction schedule. We need an expert to translate that schedule into Microsoft Project and ensure it is structured, optimized, and usable in a real-world jobsite environment.

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Scope of Work

• Input and structure an existing construction schedule into Microsoft Project

• Set up task dependencies, durations, critical path, and logical sequencing

• Ensure the schedule is practical and aligned with field execution

• Create a clean, intuitive format for ongoing use by project managers and field staff

• Train team members on how to:

• Read and interpret the schedule

• Update progress and timelines

• Use Microsoft Project as a day-to-day tool

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Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Project (required)

• Strong understanding of construction scheduling and sequencing

• Experience working with residential or commercial construction teams (preferred)

• Ability to teach and communicate clearly with non-technical users

• Fluent in English (required)

• Prior training or coaching experience (strongly preferred)

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Ideal Candidate

You are someone who understands both the technical side of scheduling and the realities of construction in the field. You can bridge the gap between software and boots-on-the-ground execution, and you know how to train a team so the system actually gets used.

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Project Details

• Initial engagement: Project-based setup + training

• Potential for ongoing consulting and support

• Remote work, with virtual training sessions

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To Apply

Please include:

• A brief summary of your experience with Microsoft Project in construction

• Examples of schedules you’ve built or implemented

• Any experience training teams or leading implementation

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