Project Scheduler (Data Center)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an experienced Senior Scheduler to lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules for heavy industrial Oil and Gas EPC projects. The role ensures schedule integrity and timely delivery through rigorous planning and reporting.

Responsibilities include CPM schedule development in Primavera P6, resource leveling, progress monitoring, risk analysis, and close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years in planning and scheduling for heavy industrial construction, EPC projects or related industries.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 with basic and advanced functionality, plus Microsoft Project.
• Strong background in data centers and Oil & Gas, with understanding of procurement sequences and shop load.
• Analytical skills in earned value management and ability to audit construction progress.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain fully integrated CPM schedules using Primavera P6.
• Define resource requirements and load schedules with labor and equipment; optimize allocation.
• Collaborate with planning and progress teams to track activities.
• Assess scope changes for impact on schedules and update baselines accordingly.
• Conduct critical path analyses and develop mitigation strategies for delays.
• Prepare and present detailed schedule reports, forecasts, and what-if scenarios.
• Deliver comprehensive close-out data, lessons learned, and project data compilation.
• Develop and document scheduling standards and procedures for consistency.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Resource management

Progress monitoring

Change management

Risk analysis

Reporting

Close-out documentation

Scheduling standards

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules for heavy industrial Oil and Gas EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects. The ideal candidate will ensure effective schedule management throughout the project lifecycle, providing accurate reporting and facilitating timely project delivery.

About the Role

The Senior Scheduler will be responsible for managing project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives, and facilitating timely project delivery.

Responsibilities

• CPM Schedule Development: Develop, integrate, and maintain fully integrated Critical Path Method (CPM) project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring accurate sequencing of activities and maintaining baseline integrity. Ensure schedules align with project objectives and timelines while supporting project execution.
• Resource Management: Define resource requirements, load schedules with labor and equipment, and optimize resource allocation to prevent over-allocation and inefficiencies. Perform resource leveling to balance workforce demand across project phases. Generate manpower curves to provide visibility into labor trends, helping project teams anticipate and address resource constraints.
• Progress Monitoring: Collaborate with planning and progress monitoring teams to ensure timely and consistent tracking of project activities.
• Change Management: Assess scope change requests for their impact on schedules and critical paths and reconcile current schedules with previous versions.
• Risk Analysis: Conduct critical path analyses and evaluate potential risks or delays, developing mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines.
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed schedule reports, including progress updates, forecasts, and "what-if" scenarios, to aid project management decision-making.
• Close-Out Documentation: Deliver comprehensive close-out data to facilitate knowledge retention, including lessons learned and project data compilation.
• Standardization: Develop and document scheduling standards and procedures to ensure consistency across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 7-15 years in planning and scheduling roles within heavy industrial construction, EPC projects, or related industries.
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in Primavera P6, including both basic and advanced functionalities. Microsoft Projects.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong background in Data Centers, Oil & Gas, with a comprehensive understanding of procurement sequences, fabrication shop load requirements, and construction techniques.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in earned value management and the ability to audit and validate construction progress.
• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Project, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Certifications: Primavera P6 certification; relevant work experience will be considered.