Scheduler

Samsung C&T America, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Corporation's Renewables division in Houston seeks a Project Scheduler to develop, maintain and analyze detailed schedules for utility-scale solar and BESS projects using Primavera P6. You will coordinate with development, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams, produce schedule reports, and ensure alignment with milestones and contract requirements.

Minimum 5+ years of experience and advanced Primavera P6 skills are required for this role in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a project scheduler on large-scale construction, infrastructure, or energy projects.
• Advanced, hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6 required.
• Experience in utility-scale solar, battery storage (BESS), transmission, substations, or large infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of development-to-EPC project sequencing, procurement cycles, and field operations.
• High level of self-motivation with the ability to independently drive schedule updates across multiple SME groups.
• Proven ability to liaise with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams for timely and accurate data collection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel and project reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate schedule risks, variance drivers, and recovery strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage fully logic-driven, resource-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6 for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Establish baseline schedules and track progress against approved baselines.
• Work closely with Development Project Managers to align early-stage development, permitting, land control, interconnection, and EPC planning schedules.
• Integrate development, engineering, procurement, permitting, construction, interconnection, commissioning, and closeout activities into cohesive schedules.
• Proactively solicit input from SMEs to update live project schedules.
• Produce and distribute detailed schedule Variance Reports every two weeks, identifying logic changes, progress deviations, critical path shifts, and schedule risks.
• Conduct critical path, near-critical path, and float analysis to identify and mitigate schedule risk.
• Update schedules regularly using field progress, vendor updates, and subcontractor reports.
• Perform schedule impact analyses, TIAs, and recovery planning as required.
• Support change management by forecasting schedule impacts related to scope changes, delays, and unforeseen conditions.
• Develop look-ahead schedules and detailed phase schedules for construction and commissioning teams.
• Prepare and deliver schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership and project stakeholders.
• Interface closely with project management, development, construction, engineering, procurement, and owners’ representatives.
• Support claims analysis and documentation with defensible schedule data when required.
• Ensure schedules comply with contract requirements, owner standards, and project controls best practices.
• Participate in project meetings and provide schedule-driven insights for decision-making.
• Maintain schedule archives, version control, and updating protocols in accordance with company procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Samsung C&T Corporation was founded in 1938 and is the parent company of Samsung Group. It is a Global Business Partner and Lifestyle Innovator pioneering new trends in the construction, trading & investment, fashion and resort industries. Its Trading & Investment Group operates in over 40 countries managing energy projects and industrial commodities (chemicals, steel, materials). It acts as a specialized trader and developer, focusing on renewable energy (solar/wind/ESS), LNG and new business ventures such as data centers. In the United States, Samsung C&T Renewables has a track record of developing over 38GW of renewable energy projects since 2016. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, it currently manages a 20GW+ PV/BESS pipeline across 24 states, backed by a solid team of 100+ employees across the US and Seoul, South Korea. In addition, it has full development cycle capabilities, including in-house site acquisition, real estate, permitting, interconnection, engineering, pre-construction and much more. In Canada, Samsung has successfully developed, constructed, and continues to manage operation services for a 1.3GW solar+wind energy cluster.

About the Role

Working closely with Samsung C&T’s Development and Construction Teams, the Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects using Primavera P6 as the primary scheduling tool. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and in alignment with development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning milestones. This is a highly self-driven role requiring regular coordination with multiple subject matter experts (SMEs) across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage fully logic-driven, resource-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6 for utility-scale solar and BESS projects
• Establish baseline schedules and track progress against approved baselines
• Work closely with Development Project Managers to align early-stage development, permitting, land control, interconnection, and EPC planning schedules
• Integrate development, engineering, procurement, permitting, construction, interconnection, commissioning, and closeout activities into cohesive schedules
• Proactively solicit input from subject matter experts (engineering, procurement, construction, interconnection, commissioning, and owners) to update live project schedules
• Produce and distribute detailed schedule Variance Reports every two weeks, identifying logic changes, progress deviations, critical path shifts, and schedule risks
• Conduct critical path, near-critical path, and float analysis to identify and mitigate schedule risk
• Update schedules regularly using field progress, vendor updates, and subcontractor reports
• Perform schedule impact analyses, time impact analyses (TIAs), and recovery planning as required
• Support change management by forecasting schedule impacts related to scope changes, delays, and unforeseen conditions
• Develop look-ahead schedules and detailed phase schedules for construction and commissioning teams
• Prepare and deliver schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for executive leadership and project stakeholders
• Interface closely with project management, development, construction, engineering, procurement, and owners’ representatives
• Support claims analysis and documentation with defensible schedule data when required
• Ensure schedules comply with contract requirements, owner standards, and project controls best practices
• Participate in project meetings and provide schedule-driven insights for decision-making
• Maintain schedule archives, version control, and updating protocols in accordance with company procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience as a project scheduler on large-scale construction, infrastructure, or energy projects
• Advanced, hands‑on experience with Oracle Primavera P6 required
• Experience in utility‑scale solar, battery storage (BESS), transmission, substations, or large infrastructure projects strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of development-to‑EPC project sequencing, procurement cycles, and field operations
• High level of self‑motivation with the ability to independently drive schedule updates across multiple SME groups
• Proven ability to liaise with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams for timely and accurate data collection
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel and project reporting tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate schedule risks, variance drivers, and recovery strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, multi‑project environment

Preferred Skills

• CPM (Certified Planning & Scheduling Professional) or PMP certification
• Experience with cost‑loaded schedules and earned value management (EVM)
• Experience supporting claims, disputes, or schedule forensics
• Familiarity with interconnection, utility tie‑ins, and commissioning schedules for renewable projects
• Experience working under EPC contract structures and with owners’ engineers

Pay range and compensation package

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 – $140,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, and location. Samsung C&T Corporation also offers a comprehensive benefits package, performance‑based incentives, and opportunities for professional development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Samsung C&T Corporation is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.