Entry-Level Project Scheduler — P6 & CPM Focus

Phase2 Technology; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Scheduler in Abbeville, LA to support senior schedulers by tracking and maintaining production schedules in a high-volume fabrication yard.

You will gather weekly updates, build schedules, and assist in discussing high-level project timelines with Division Managers. This role requires attention to detail and strong communication to support on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in project scheduling or project controls preferred.
• Experience with construction, fabrication, or heavy civil projects preferred.
• Proficiency with scheduling software such as MS Project/Primavera P6.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Bid & Award Schedule Building: create baseline schedules in Primavera P6 for new contracts and bids.
• Resource & Cost Loading: assign and load labor, materials, and equipment into schedules to establish baselines.
• Schedule Updates: input weekly progress from Project Managers into P6 and share updates with teams.
• Variance Reporting: identify delays or bottlenecks and report them before client delivery impact.
• Division Manager Alignment: coordinate with Division Managers to gather feedback and prevent bottlenecks.
• Crane & Yard Asset Scheduling: align fabrication dates with crane availability for loadouts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Acadian Contractors, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Scheduler in Abbeville, LA to support senior schedulers by tracking and maintaining production schedules in a high-volume fabrication yard.

You will gather weekly updates, build schedules, and assist in discussing high-level project timelines with Division Managers. This role requires attention to detail and strong communication to support on-time delivery.