Project Controls Scheduler

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX seeks an experienced project Controls Scheduling Lead to own the master schedule across all active projects, integrating engineering, procurement, vendor, construction, and commissioning. You will drive weekly cadence and ensure active master schedules from concept through energization using Primavera P6 and ACC Docs.

The role requires 7+ years on large projects, expert CPM, EVM, and dashboard reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent hands-on project controls experience.
• 7+ years scheduling on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mining, government, or oil & gas projects.
• Direct scheduling experience with Primavera P6.
• Expert CPM schedule development, logic-tying, and resource loading.
• Excel-based analytics, milestone tracking, EVM calculations, scenario modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated master schedule across every active project.
• Develop fully integrated Engineering, Procurement, Vendor, Construction, and Commissioning schedules.
• Drive weekly scheduling cadence with stakeholders and maintain Level 3/4 master schedules from concept through energization.
• Monitor, analyze, and report critical path, schedule variance (SV), schedule performance index (SPI), and overall project performance.
• Translate project data into decision-ready outcomes for engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Create what-if scenario schedules to accelerate delivery or reduce risk; update scheduling tools weekly.

Skills

Primavera P6 Scheduling

Critical Path Methodology

Earned Value Management

Schedule Variance Analysis

Resource Loading

Decision-Making

Communication

Team Collaboration

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

• Own the integrated master schedule across every active project in the portfolio
• Develop fully integrated Engineering, Procurement, Vendor, Construction, and Commissioning schedules
• Drive weekly scheduling rhythm with all stakeholders and maintain Level 3/4 master schedules from concept through energization
• Monitor, analyze, and report critical path, schedule variance (SV), schedule performance index (SPI), and overall project performance
• Translate project data into decision-ready outcomes for engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Create what-if scenario schedules to achieve objectives, accelerate delivery, or reduce schedule and cost risk
• Update scheduling tools weekly across multiple concurrent programs
• Sequence modular equipment delivery and installation against site infrastructure readiness
• Incorporate permitting, de-annexation, and utility coordination milestones into schedules
• Assist field teams with 3-week look-ahead schedules and validate contractor look-aheads
• Escalate risks and communicate successes to project teams and executive leadership
• Produce ELT-ready executive schedule dashboards
• Facilitate weekly schedule review meetings and document decisions, risks, and action items
• Interface with general contractors, subcontractors, and equipment vendors to validate commitments and drive recovery
• Maintain schedule documentation and version control in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC Docs)

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent hands-on project controls experience
• 7+ years of scheduling experience on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mining, government, and/or oil & gas construction projects
• Direct scheduling experience with proficiency in Primavera P6 required
• Expert-level CPM schedule development, logic-tying, and resource loading
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel schedule analytics, milestone tracking, EVM calculations, and scenario modeling
• Deep knowledge of Critical Path Methodology and Earned Value Management
• Demonstrated history of successful schedule reporting, compression, and mitigation efforts
• Ability to work within a high-performance team with sometimes tight deadlines

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project scheduling and management, with a strong focus on utilizing Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel for analytics and reporting. Capable of developing integrated schedules and facilitating communication among stakeholders to ensure project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Primavera P6 Scheduling
• Critical Path Methodology
• Earned Value Management
• Schedule Performance Index
• Project Controls Experience

Hard Skills

• CPM Schedule Development
• Logic-Tying
• Resource Loading
• Schedule Variance Analysis
• Scenario Modeling
• Milestone Tracking
• Schedule Compression
• Schedule Documentation
• Version Control

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Project Scheduling
• Commercial Projects
• Industrial Projects
• Oil & Gas Projects

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Autodesk Construction Cloud