Project Scheduler- Commecial Construction

Talent Edge Recruiting; Scott (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

401K + match

PTO and holidays

Travel expenses paid

Per diem when traveling

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Project Scheduler in Scott, LA to own CPM scheduling across multiple construction projects. You will build Primavera P6 schedules from scratch, update with site progress, and work closely with PMs, Superintendents, and Project Controls.

Expect travel and hands-on field time on 3–5 projects concurrently. The role requires strong P6 and MS Project skills, 3+ years in construction scheduling, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience creating and updating construction schedules.
• Strong Primavera P6 skills; ability to build schedules from scratch.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Ability to coordinate with field leadership and verify progress on site.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites ~40% and one Saturday per month.
• Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder; no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated Primavera P6 CPM schedules aligned with contract requirements.
• Build P6 schedules from scratch and update with progress and remaining durations.
• Establish baselines with calendars, activity coding, logic, sequencing and constructability.
• Deliver baseline and updated schedules, narratives, look-aheads and reports as needed.
• Participate in scheduling review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

CPM Scheduling

Field coordination

Team collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm, plus 1 required Saturday per month. About 40% travel to local jobsites. Out-of-state travel is limited- to TX, MS or AR.

Compensation & Benefits: $85,000-$95,000 base salary, car allowance, 401K + match, PTO, holidays, travel expenses 100% paid, as well as per diem WHEN travelling

About the Role

A privately owned commercial construction company in Scott, LA is looking for a Project Scheduler to own CPM scheduling across its projects. You’ll build Primavera P6 schedules from scratch, keep them accurate with verified field progress, and work directly with PMs, Superintendents and Project Controls. This is a hands-on role with regular jobsite time, not a desk-only position. You will be working on 3-5 projects concurrently.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain integrated, resource-loaded Primavera P6 CPM schedules aligned with contract requirements
• Build P6 schedules from scratch
• Establish baselines with approved calendars, activity coding, logic, sequencing and constructability
• Update schedules weekly or monthly using verified field progress, actual dates, remaining durations and percent complete
• Maintain schedule logic, constraints, lags and float
• Identify and report critical and near-critical activities
• Analyze delays, resequencing and scope changes
• Support mitigation and recovery planning, time impact analyses and delay documentation
• Prepare schedule narratives, look-ahead schedules, executive reports, and data for forecasting and manpower planning
• Incorporate approved change orders and coordinate updates with PMs, Superintendents and Project Controls
• Deliver baseline and updated CPM schedules, narratives, look-aheads and impact/recovery schedules as needed
• Participate in scheduling review meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with Field PMs, Sr. PMs, Superintendents, Field Engineers, Project Controls and project stakeholders
• Participate in required or voluntary education to improve job performance
• During non-project periods, support corporate estimating and other project tasks (responsibilities vary with project needs)

Software

Primavera P6 (CPM, resource-loaded scheduling) and Microsoft Project

Must Haves

• 3+ years of experience developing, updating and maintaining construction project schedules
• Strong Primavera P6 skills, including building schedules from scratch
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Ability to work with field and project leadership and verify progress on site
• Willingness to travel to jobsites (about 40%) and work one Saturday per month
• Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder. No sponsorship of any kind will be considered.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.