Construction Project Scheduler (Primavera P6)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Scheduler to support construction teams across the Southern Region. You will help develop, track and update schedules from inception to completion, coordinating with field staff, the scheduling consultant and clients.

The role requires 2–5 years of scheduling or project experience, a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, and proficiency with Primavera P6. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent scheduling experience.
• 2-5 years of construction scheduling or project experience.
• Experience with commercial or water/wastewater projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in developing, resource loading, analyzing and reporting on project schedules.
• Primavera P6 scheduling experience.
• Ability to read construction plans and understand field operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with field staff, scheduling consultant, and client to ensure efficient and accurate schedule development and updates.
• Read construction documents and perform quantity take offs as needed to develop a schedule.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures and facilitate development of the project schedule.
• Meet with Subcontractors as required in development of baseline schedule, monthly updates and recovery schedules.
• Utilize Primavera P6 scheduling software to update and document schedule performance.
• Evaluate the performance of the project by analyzing significant schedule, budget and/or resource variances from the baseline plan.
• Create reports for project executives, including the corporate report.
• Analyze delivery impacts, time extensions, claims, etc. using schedule Fragnet.
• Participate in Division training seminars.

Skills

Scheduling

Resource loading

Analysis

Reporting

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
  
  
  

Position Summary

McCarthy is currently seeking a Project Scheduler to work on construction projects across the Southern Region. The Project Scheduler will assist project teams in developing, tracking and updating schedules from inception to completion of the project. The Project Scheduler will also work with the Scheduling team to enhance overall business flow.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Communicate effectively with all field staff members, scheduling consultant and the client to ensure efficient and accurate schedule development and updates
• Read construction documents and perform quantity take offs as needed to develop a schedule.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures and work with project staff to facilitate development of the project schedule.
• Meet with Subcontractors as required in development of baseline schedule, monthly updates and recovery schedules
• Utilize Primavera P6 scheduling software to update and document schedule performance
• Evaluate the performance of the project by analyzing significant schedule, budget and/or resource variances from the baseline plan
• Create reports for project executives, including the corporate report
• Analyze delivery impacts, time extensions, claims, etc. using schedule Fragnet
• Participate in Division training seminars
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required or equivalent years of experience in Project Scheduling
• Minimum 2 years' experience in construction scheduling or project experience preferred
• Exposure to commercial and/or water/wastewater projects is a plus
• Proficiency in developing, resource loading, analyzing and reporting on project schedules
• Primavera P6 scheduling experience
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes, field operations and ability to read construction plans
• Good organization and communication skills
  
  
  

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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