Construction Scheduler - Education / Government

Turner & Townsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Houston, Texas is seeking a Scheduler. The successful candidate will develop and maintain project schedules, review contractor schedules, and communicate with stakeholders. A degree in Engineering is required along with five years of scheduling experience in the construction industry. Proficiency in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project is essential. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of scheduling experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with a project costing at least $5,000,000 is required.
• Must be able to read and interpret architectural and MEP drawings.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply scheduling best practices.
• Develop and maintain master schedules for projects.
• Review contractor schedules for compliance and progress.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Project management

Communication skills

Proficiency in Primavera (P6)

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry‑leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K‑12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities. Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations – adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Scheduler to provide consulting and support services within the planning and scheduling function.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply construction industry standard scheduling best practices.
• Develop and maintain high‑level master schedules to manage projects through design, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout phases.
• Generate and update detailed project schedules based on drawing reviews and input from project stakeholders.
• Review contractor construction schedules for compliance with contract requirements, use of scheduling best practices, progress, and changes.
• Coordinate schedule activities between various projects and stakeholders.
• Prepare or review Time Impact Analyses and provide recommendations for impact mitigation.
• Travel to project sites and assess schedule progress in the field.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field of study.
• Minimum of five (5) years of scheduling experience in the construction industry, with experience in building construction preferred.
• Scheduling experience on at least one (1) project with a minimum cost of $5,000,000.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Experience with developing, maintaining, and reviewing project schedules, including experience with cost and resource loading.
• Capable of reading and interpreting architectural and MEP drawings.
• Experience being in the field during construction.
• Knowledge of project management information system (PMIS) implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Strong communication skills and capacity to develop and maintain relationships with Project Managers, Owners, Contractors, and other project team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word and Excel.
• Certification of PSP or PMI‑SP a plus.

Additional Information

*On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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