Project Scheduler - Primoris Heavy Civil - Louisiana

7 James Construction Group, LLC; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil in Louisiana is seeking a Project Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze schedules for heavy civil construction projects, ensuring timely project delivery.

The role requires Primavera P6 proficiency, strong analytical abilities, and the coordination of schedules with project teams, baselines management, and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Project Scheduler in heavy civil construction.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and schedule analysis.
• Strong understanding of construction lifecycles and terminology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules, including resource loading and critical path analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and stakeholders to gather input and align schedules.
• Monitor progress against baselines, identify variances, and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit schedule updates and reports to teams and management.
• Conduct what-if analyses and assess impacts of scope or timeline changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Schedule management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

The Project Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules for heavy civil construction projects in Louisiana, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules, including resource loading and critical path analysis, using Primavera P6.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and other stakeholders to gather schedule input and ensure alignment.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit regular schedule updates and reports to project teams and management.
• Conduct "what-if" scenarios and analyze potential impacts of changes to project scope, resources, or timelines.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate schedule status and issues effectively.
• Develop and maintain project progress curves, histograms, and other schedule-related metrics.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, company standards, and industry best practices for scheduling.
• Assist in the development of project recovery plans when necessary.
• Support claims analysis and dispute resolution with accurate schedule data.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Project Scheduler in heavy civil construction.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles, methodologies, and terminology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) projects preferred.

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Company Overview

Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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