Lead Project Controls Scheduler - Primoris Energy Services - Amarillo, Texas

Primoris Services Corp.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Weekly payroll

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services seeks a Lead Project Controls Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze complex project schedules for large-scale energy infrastructure projects based in Amarillo, Texas. You will ensure schedule integrity and provide actionable insights to project teams and management.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering and 8–10 years of scheduling experience, expert Primavera P6 skills, and demonstrated ability to lead scheduling efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive scheduling and controls experience on large-scale energy or industrial construction projects.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 (P6 EPPM).
• Experience leading scheduling on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of critical path methodology, earned value management, and schedule risk analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of complex project schedules using Primavera P6 for large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to gather project data and integrate it into comprehensive schedules.
• Perform critical path analysis, identify potential delays, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement schedule baselines, monitor progress against baselines, and report on schedule variances.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, schedule narratives, and look-ahead schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure adherence to company scheduling procedures, industry best practices, and client requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior schedulers and project controls personnel.
• Participate in project reviews, meetings, and presentations, effectively communicating schedule status and key issues.
• Support change management processes by evaluating the impact of changes on project schedules.
• Utilize earned value management principles to monitor project performance.

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

CPM/Earned Value

Schedule Analysis

Leadership

Job description

Job Overview

The Lead Project Controls Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules for Primoris Energy Services projects based out of Amarillo, Texas. This role involves ensuring schedule accuracy, identifying potential risks, and providing actionable insights to project teams and management.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of complex project schedules using Primavera P6 for large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to gather project data and integrate it into comprehensive schedules.
• Perform critical path analysis, identify potential delays, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement schedule baselines, monitor progress against baselines, and report on schedule variances.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, schedule narratives, and look-ahead schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure adherence to company scheduling procedures, industry best practices, and client requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior schedulers and project controls personnel.
• Participate in project reviews, meetings, and presentations, effectively communicating schedule status and key issues.
• Support change management processes by evaluating the impact of changes on project schedules.
• Utilize earned value management principles to monitor project performance.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in project scheduling and controls, with a strong focus on large-scale energy or industrial construction projects.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 (P6 EPPM).
• Demonstrated experience leading scheduling efforts on complex, multi-disciplined projects.
• Strong understanding of critical path methodology, earned value management, and schedule risk analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with project management software and reporting tools.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification is a plus.

Company Overview

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

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