Project Scheduler, Construction

PayneCrest Electric, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Travel compensation

Job summary

PayneCrest Electric, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a motivated Project Scheduler to oversee the development and maintenance of proposal and project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 for complex construction projects.

The role focuses on creating schedules, establishing baselines, performing critical path and variance analysis, and delivering actionable reports. You will collaborate with Preconstruction, Estimating, and Operations while mentoring junior schedulers and

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• 5+ years of project scheduling experience, including 3+ years on active construction projects.
• Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with cross-functional work ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain large-scale project schedules, including activity durations, milestones, equipment utilization, manpower planning, and cost forecasting.
• Create proposal schedules to support bid pursuits with Preconstruction team.
• Establish and maintain schedule baselines and provide regular updates across the project lifecycle.
• Perform schedule analysis including variance and critical path analysis.
• Identify schedule risks and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines.
• Produce standard and ad hoc reports; consolidate inputs into actionable reports.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Operations to monitor performance and drive mitigations.
• Analyze labor loading and capacity to support cost and delivery metrics.
• Mentor junior schedulers and train a backup Primavera P6 super user.

Skills

Oracle Primavera P6

Scheduling

Critical Path Analysis

Variance Analysis

MS Excel

Team Collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, a Primoris Company, is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people-first culture; empowering teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

We are seeking a motivated and confident Project Scheduler responsible for the overall development, maintenance and update of the proposal schedules and/or project schedules using Oracle Primavera (P6) for intensive construction projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain large-scale project schedules, incorporating activity durations, key milestones, equipment utilization, manpower planning, and cost/revenue forecasting.
• Create proposal schedules to support bid pursuits in collaboration with the Preconstruction team.
• Establish and maintain schedule baselines, providing regular updates throughout the project lifecycle to ensure workload balance, prioritization, and performance alignment.
• Perform detailed schedule analysis including variance analysis, root cause evaluation, and critical path analysis.
• Identify schedule risks and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Produce standard and ad hoc reporting; consolidate scheduling inputs from multiple sources into unified, actionable reports.
• Partner closely with Estimating and Operations to monitor schedule performance, identify variances, and drive mitigation strategies.
• Analyze labor loading and capacity requirements; contribute to achieving cost, quality, and delivery performance metrics.
• Train and mentor, a backup Primavera P6 super user; coach Project Managers to independently perform defined schedule updates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of project scheduling experience, including at least 3+ years supporting active construction projects.
• Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software.
• Demonstrated understanding of schedule risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to Senior PreConstruction Manager

LOCATION:

St. Louis, MO or Project Site

COMPENSATION:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Additional compensation when travel is required

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As a part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre- employment urine drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.