Lead Scheduler II — CPM & Project Controls

Zachry Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an experienced Scheduler in Charlotte, NC to manage project CPM schedules from RFQ to closeout. You will drive schedule integrity, perform analyses, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with field leadership and project controls teams. Responsibilities include leading updates, resource distribution, earned value tracking, and mentoring junior schedulers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of industry experience, or 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in scheduling or project controls.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Familiarity with earned value reporting and histogram interpretation.
• Understanding of intermediate CPM principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate project and owner reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Lead schedule update meetings and present construction plans.
• Perform schedule updates, logic re-application, and resource distribution.
• Analyze resource requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor schedule health indicators and execution adherence.
• Conduct quality checks (e.g., open ends, float, Acumen Fuse).
• Balance earned hours between earned value systems and schedules.
• Mentor junior schedulers and support their development.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Schedule management

Earned value reporting

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

CMIS

Acumen Fuse

Qtrax

Oracle

Job description

Zachry Group is seeking an experienced Scheduler in Charlotte, NC to manage project CPM schedules from RFQ to closeout. You will drive schedule integrity, perform analyses, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with field leadership and project controls teams. Responsibilities include leading updates, resource distribution, earned value tracking, and mentoring junior schedulers.