Junior Scheduler

Team Royal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Royal is seeking a Junior Scheduler for a data center project. This field-based role supports updating the master schedule, tracking progress, and assisting with look-ahead planning across multiple sites. Travel to Louisiana, Virginia, and Texas may be required.

You will gain hands-on CPM scheduling experience using Primavera P6 under a senior scheduler, with exposure to multi-trade coordination on a large construction effort.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Update the master schedule in Primavera P6 with actual progress.
• Assist with three-week look-ahead schedule preparation.
• Track subcontractor submissions and compare planned vs. actual progress.
• Support fragnet development for change orders and time impact analysis.
• Maintain schedule files, baselines, and update logs.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and record action items.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Primavera P6

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Summary

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

This is a field-based position supporting construction projects in North Louisiana, Virginia, and Corpus Christi, Texas. Project assignments and reporting locations will vary based on operational needs. Travel and/or temporary relocation may be required.

Essential 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.

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.