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

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation in Sherman, Texas is seeking a Lead Project Controls Scheduler to develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for energy infrastructure projects. You will collaborate across teams, perform critical path analysis, and drive schedule integrity to keep projects on time and budget.

You will mentor junior schedulers, implement standardized scheduling practices, and support earned value reporting and cost integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in project controls scheduling in energy or heavy industry.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification is a plus.
• Expert in schedule development and critical path methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to gather project information, define scope, and establish realistic activity durations and logic.
• Perform critical path analysis, identify potential delays, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines.
• Monitor and track project progress against baseline schedules, identify variances, and prepare comprehensive schedule reports and forecasts.
• Conduct "what-if" scenario analyses to assess the impact of changes or risks on project schedules.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings with project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of schedule status and concerns.
• Develop and implement standardized scheduling procedures and best practices across projects.
• Support project controls reporting requirements, including earned value analysis and cost integration with schedules.
• Mentor junior schedulers and project controls personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and project-specific requirements.

Skills

Primavera P6 expert

Critical path analysis

Earned value management

Risk analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

PM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

As a Lead Project Controls Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules for Primoris Energy Services in Sherman, Texas, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This role involves comprehensive schedule management, progress tracking, and critical path analysis to support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for complex energy infrastructure projects, including all phases from initiation to close-out.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to gather project information, define scope, and establish realistic activity durations and logic.
• Perform critical path analysis, identify potential delays, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines.
• Monitor and track project progress against baseline schedules, identify variances, and prepare comprehensive schedule reports and forecasts.
• Conduct "what-if" scenario analyses to assess the impact of changes or risks on project schedules.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings with project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of schedule status and concerns.
• Develop and implement standardized scheduling procedures and best practices across projects.
• Support project controls reporting requirements, including earned value analysis and cost integration with schedules.
• Mentor junior schedulers and project controls personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project controls scheduling, with significant experience in the energy, oil and gas, or heavy industrial construction sectors.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 (P6 EPPM).
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including critical path methodology, earned value management, and risk analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and maintain complex project schedules for large-scale projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse project teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification is a plus.

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.

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