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

Primoris Services Corp.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

401(k) match

ESPP program

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services in Sherman, TX is seeking a Lead Project Controls Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze complex project schedules. You will drive schedule management, critical path analysis, progress tracking, and reporting with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You must have a Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field, 8+ years in project controls scheduling, and expert Primavera P6 skills; PMP/PMI-SP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project controls scheduling, with significant energy, oil & gas, or heavy industrial construction experience.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 (P6 EPPM).
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including critical path, earned value management, and risk analysis.
• Proven 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 for cross-team collaboration.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification is a plus.

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 information, define scope, and establish activity durations and logic.
• Perform critical path analysis, identify delays, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain timelines.
• Monitor and track progress against baselines; prepare schedule reports and forecasts.
• Conduct what-if analyses to assess changes or risks on schedules.
• Lead schedule review meetings with stakeholders and communicate status clearly.
• Develop and implement standardized scheduling procedures and best practices.

Skills

Critical path

Earned value

Risk analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

P6 EPPM

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

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.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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. Join us today!