Mid-Level Project Scheduler

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Long-term project stability

Career growth

Job summary

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search in Austin, TX is seeking a Mid-Level Project Scheduler to support a multi-year transportation project. The role is onsite, direct hire, and requires strong Primavera P6 skills.

You will develop and maintain schedules, analyze critical paths, collaborate with PMs and engineers, and report on milestones using dashboards. A Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management or related field, plus 3–6 years of experience, are expected.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in project scheduling or project controls.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 (required).
• Solid understanding of CPM scheduling, resource loading, and schedule analysis techniques.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, construction, transportation, or engineering projects preferred.
• Exposure to cost controls and earned value management (EVM) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Support a major transit infrastructure program, including expansion of new rail lines connecting downtown Austin to the airport and additional east-west corridors
• Partner with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and deliverables across long-term infrastructure projects
• Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance and evolving project conditions
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path impacts; provide mitigation strategies and recommendations
• Perform schedule analysis including critical path, float, and resource loading
• Support baseline schedule development and ongoing schedule validation
• Generate reports and dashboards on milestones, progress, and performance metrics
• Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling insights to support decision-making
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and internal scheduling standards
• Manage multiple priorities within a large-scale, multi-year program

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Resource loading

Schedule analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Our client located in Austin, Texas close to downtown is in need a of a Mid-Level Project Scheduler to work on a big mulit-year transportation project. This is an onsite direct hire opportunity.

Company Profile

Transportation

Mid-Level Project Scheduler Role

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Support a major transit infrastructure program, including expansion of new rail lines connecting downtown Austin to the airport and additional east-west corridors
• Partner with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and deliverables across long-term infrastructure projects
• Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance and evolving project conditions
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path impacts; provide mitigation strategies and recommendations
• Perform schedule analysis including critical path, float, and resource loading
• Support baseline schedule development and ongoing schedule validation
• Generate reports and dashboards on milestones, progress, and performance metrics
• Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling insights to support decision-making
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and internal scheduling standards
• Manage multiple priorities within a large-scale, multi-year program

Mid-Level Project Scheduler Background Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in project scheduling or project controls
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 (required)
• Solid understanding of CPM scheduling, resource loading, and schedule analysis techniques
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, construction, transportation, or engineering projects preferred
• Exposure to cost controls and earned value management (EVM) is a plus
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• Compensation: $90,000-100,000 plus discretionary bonus
• Long-term project stability (anticipated 6–8 year program timeline)
• Opportunity to work on a high-visibility, city-shaping infrastructure project
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth through involvement in large-scale transit development