Project Scheduler

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Benefits: Eligible employees may receive medical, dental and vision insurance, and other benefits. Eligibility and benefit terms vary based on employment status and assignment.

Other Important Terms

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Any employment offer may be contingent upon job-related screening, employment verification and other requirements permitted by applicable law.

Role- Scheduler III

Duration- Contract 6 months,(Contract to Direct possible)

Location- 3151 Briarpark Dr, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77042

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Work Schedule: 4 / 10s until mobilized 5 / 10s

Category: Engineering/Technical

POSITION SUMMARY

• Scheduler III is an experienced project controls professional with strong proficiency in CPM scheduling and schedule management. This role operates independently with moderate oversight and is responsible for managing schedules across all phases of the project lifecycle from RFQ to closeout. Scheduler III ensures schedule accuracy, performs analysis, and communicates findings to stakeholders.

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVE

• To manage and maintain project schedules that align with construction execution plans, ensuring timely updates, resource alignment, and schedule integrity. The Scheduler II collaborates with field leadership and project controls teams to support reporting, earned value tracking, and schedule health monitoring, while contributing to planning meetings and mentoring less experienced schedulers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and validate project and owner reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Lead schedule update meetings and represent construction plans.
• Perform schedule updates, logic re-application, and resource distribution.
• Analyze resource requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor schedule health indicators and execution adherence.
• Conduct quality checks (e.g., open ends, float, Acumen Fuse).
• Balance earned hours between earned value systems and schedules.
• Mentor junior schedulers and support their development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of industry experience, or 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in scheduling or project controls.
• Proficient in scheduling software (Primavera P6).
• Familiarity with earned value reporting and histogram interpretation.
• Understanding of intermediate CPM principles.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Scheduling Software (Primavera, Oracle)
• CMIS, Acumen Fuse, Qtrax
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

SUPERVISOR

• The project scheduler position reports to the Schedule Manager while on a project assignment.