Junior Scheduler

Royal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is seeking a Junior Scheduler to support the master construction schedule for a data center project. You will update progress in Primavera P6 and assist with look-ahead planning, working under the senior scheduler.

This role offers hands-on CPM scheduling experience on a large multi-trade project, with office-based work on site and periodic field progress verification. Ideal candidates have a degree and 2–4 years' scheduling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction scheduling or a related project controls role.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar CPM scheduling software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Update the master schedule in Primavera P6 with actual progress reported by the superintendent and subcontractors.
• Assist with preparation of three-week look-ahead schedules for distribution to field trades.
• Track subcontractor schedule submissions and compare planned versus actual progress.
• Support the senior scheduler in fragnet development for change order and time impact analysis requests.
• Maintain schedule files, historical baselines, and update logs.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and record schedule-related action items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Summary

The Junior Scheduler supports development and maintenance of the master constructionschedule for a data center project under the direction of the senior scheduler, updatingactivities, tracking progress, and assisting with look-ahead schedule preparation. This roleprovides hands-on experience with CPM scheduling on a large, multi-trade construction project.

Essential Responsibilities

• Update the master schedule in Primavera P6 with actual progress reported by thesuperintendent and subcontractors.
• Assist with preparation of three-week look-ahead schedules for distribution to field trades.
• Track subcontractor schedule submissions and compare planned versus actual progress.
• Support the senior scheduler in fragnet development for change order and time impactanalysis requests.
• Maintain schedule files, historical baselines, and update logs.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and record schedule-related action items.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in construction scheduling or a related project controls role.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar CPM scheduling software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to a data center or other mission-critical construction project.
• Familiarity with commissioning sequencing and MEP system turnover milestones.
• Coursework or training in construction scheduling.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based within an on-site field office, with occasional site walks to verify field progress against the schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.