Mechanical - Senior Construction Scheduler

RK Industries, LLC

Abilene (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

RK University

Training programs

Career advancement

Community involvement

Job summary

RK Industries seeks a Senior Construction Scheduler to develop and maintain schedules across engineering, fabrication, and construction activities. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and field teams to ensure alignment with milestones and deliverables.

You will drive planning initiatives, apply CPM methods, and produce detailed schedule analyses to forecast risks and opportunities while supporting leadership with accurate reporting and forecasting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field formed.
4+ years of experience in construction, project controls, planning, scheduling, or related technical role.
Proficiency with Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage engineering, fabrication, and construction schedules from project initiation through completion.
Work with Project Managers, engineers, designers, procurement teams, construction managers, contractors, and stakeholders to develop detailed project schedules.
Build resource-loaded schedules with milestones, procurements, and deliverables.
Integrate customer schedules with internal project schedules and communicate impacts.
Analyze schedules to identify risks, delays, and improvement opportunities.
Monitor milestones and progress to align with objectives.
Review baselines and updates for accuracy and potential impacts.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Last Planner

Takt Planning

Critical Path

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Job description

Senior Construction Scheduler

$110,000 to $150,000/year + Per Diem (If Eligible) + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility + Benefits + Career Development Opportunities

Drive the Plan. Coordinate the Work. Keep Projects Moving Forward.

The best Schedulers do more than build timelines. They create visibility, align resources, identify risks before they impact execution, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

At RK Industries, you'll play a critical role in supporting engineering, fabrication, and construction operations across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working closely with Project Managers, CAD teams, fabrication shops, field operations, procurement teams, and customers, you'll develop and maintain schedules that drive decision-making and keep projects aligned with key milestones and deliverables.

You'll help balance manpower forecasting, fabrication flow, procurement activities, and construction sequencing while providing project teams with the information they need to manage risk and optimize performance.

This is an opportunity to develop advanced scheduling expertise while making a direct impact on project success across some of the industry's most complex and challenging projects.

What You'll Lead

Develop, maintain, and manage engineering, fabrication, and construction schedules from project initiation through completion
Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, designers, procurement teams, construction managers, contractors, and project stakeholders to develop detailed project schedules
Build resource-loaded schedules that include critical activities, major milestones, procurement requirements, approvals, and key project deliverables
Integrate customer schedules with internal project schedules and provide visibility into schedule impacts and constraints
Analyze project schedules to identify risks, delays, conflicts, and opportunities for improvement
Monitor fabrication milestones, design deadlines, procurement activities, and construction progress to ensure alignment with project objectives
Review customer baseline schedules and schedule updates for accuracy, integrity, and potential impacts to project execution
Assist project teams in developing acceleration plans and delay mitigation strategies
Maintain production tracking information and ensure schedule data supports operational planning efforts
Generate labor forecasting and resource planning reports to support workforce management initiatives
Participate in weekly project and production meetings to review progress, priorities, and schedule performance
Prepare schedule reports, presentations, and documentation to support project reviews and risk assessments
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and project controls
Mentor and support team members in scheduling best practices and planning methodologies
Provide timely communication and reporting to project stakeholders throughout all phases of execution

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of relevant experience in construction, project controls, planning, scheduling, or a related technical role
Preferred experience in a dedicated scheduling or project controls position
Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, or similar platforms
Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles
Knowledge of Takt Planning, Last Planner System methodologies, and advanced scheduling techniques
Experience developing and managing complex project schedules across multiple stakeholders
Ability to analyze schedule data and identify risks, delays, and performance trends
Strong understanding of construction processes, specifications, methods, and procedures
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
Knowledge of MEP construction sequencing and predecessor activities preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to influence project outcomes through planning and coordination

Why Build Your Career at RK

Build meaningful projects. Support major commercial and industrial projects that shape communities, infrastructure, and critical facilities.

Become a strategic partner. Help project teams make informed decisions by providing the visibility and planning tools needed for successful execution.

Build with an integrated team. Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, construction, manufacturing, and procurement professionals across seven specialized business units.

Expand your expertise. Gain experience in advanced scheduling methodologies, project controls, resource planning, and construction operations.

Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines long-term stability with exceptional growth opportunities.

About RK Industries

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. Through seven specialized business units, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, innovation, and craftsmanship.

People join RK because they want to work on complex projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a visible impact on the work being built. Our integrated capabilities create opportunities to learn from multiple disciplines while developing valuable skills that support long-term career success.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeship programs, competitive benefits, and a strong commitment to community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

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