Entry-Level Project Scheduler 1 - Primoris Heavy Civil - Belton, TX

James-Construction-Group,-LL; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil seeks an Entry-Level Project Scheduler for the Belton Division, supporting scheduling development and updates in collaboration with project teams. The role combines office work with project-site exposure to learn construction scheduling and controls.

You will assist with integrating subcontractor data, updating schedules, and preparing basic narratives and progress reports while learning CPM concepts and company scheduling procedures.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in project scheduling, project controls, engineering, or construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with incorporating subcontractor schedules into the master schedule.
• Update project schedules under guidance of a senior scheduler or PM.
• Enter activity, resource, and progress data in Primavera P6 and related systems.
• Help develop baseline CPM schedules and progress reports.
• Support look-ahead scheduling and recovery/mitigation planning.
• Coordinate schedule with field operations, procurement, and engineering, as needed.

Skills

Scheduling concepts

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Overview:Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking an Entry-Level Project Scheduler for our Belton Division to work in both office and project-site environments. This developmental role will support the preparation, updating, and maintenance of project schedules while working closely with project managers, superintendents, estimators, and other project team members. The position is intended for a candidate who wants to build a career in heavy civil construction scheduling and project controls.JOB DUTIESAssist with incorporating subcontractor schedules and information into the master project schedule.Participate in periodic project-site visits to grow knowledge of construction processes and methodsAssist with timely and accurate updates to project schedules under the direction of an experienced scheduler or project manager.Enter and review activity, resource, and progress data in Primavera P6 and related project controls systems.Develop and maintain professional working relationships with project staff and subcontractors.Support the development of bid and proposal schedules for preconstruction and estimating efforts.Review plans, specifications, and available quantity information, and assist with basic quantity takeoffs and duration calculations.Assist with the development of baseline CPM schedules.Support coordination of the project schedule with field operations, procurement, engineering, and subcontractor work plans.Help maintain schedule files, coding, calendars, layouts, and supporting progress records in accordance with company standards.Participate in weekly and monthly schedule update meetings with project teams and subcontractors.Assist in preparing schedule narratives, progress reports, milestone reports, and supporting documentation for schedule updates.Assist with adding, revising, or detailing schedule activities as project scope and work plans develop.Learn to identify critical and near-critical activities, schedule trends, and potential issues for review with the Project Manager and senior scheduler.Assist Project Managers and field teams with short-term look-ahead schedules and comparison of near-term plans to the master schedule.Support the collection and organization of schedule information related to changes, delays, and project impacts.Assist with the development and monitoring of recovery or mitigation schedules when required.QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLSZero (0) to two (2) years of project scheduling, project controls, engineering, or construction experience.Heavy civil construction, internship, co-op, or field experience is preferred but not required.Basic knowledge of Primavera P6 is preferred; training may be provided to a qualified candidate.Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.Ability to learn construction sequencing, CPM scheduling concepts, and company scheduling procedures.Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.Detail-oriented with the ability to organize information and meet established deadlines.Ability to follow direction, ask questions, and complete assignments accurately.Professional attitude and ability to work collaboratively with office and field personnel.Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and travel to project sites as needed.Potential exposure to active construction areas, weather conditions, noise, dust, and chemical substances.Company Overview:Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.Benefits:401k w/employer matchHealth/Dental/Vision insurance plansPaid time off10 paid holidaysStock purchase planEEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.