Scheduler

Emmerick Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

High-impact project

Opportunity to work in an EPC environment

Job summary

A leading project management firm seeks a qualified Project Scheduler to support a significant construction program in Pasadena, Houston. The ideal candidate will require strong hands-on experience in managing construction schedules, critical path analysis, and collaborative work with EPC contractors. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work in a dynamic EPC delivery environment focused on chemical manufacturing projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scheduler on construction projects.
• Strong background working with EPC contractors.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control integrated construction schedules.
• Manage Gateway / stage-gate schedules for key decision milestones.
• Perform critical path analysis and progress measurement.

Skills

Scheduler experience

EPC contractors

Primavera P6

Construction sequencing

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Location: Pasadena, Houston, TX

Contract Type: Contract

Rate: Up to USD $80 per hour (dependent on experience)

Start: Feb 2026

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support a major construction program based in Pasadena, Houston for a Chemical Manufacturing company. This role will sit within a high-pressure EPC delivery environment and requires strong hands-on experience managing construction schedules and stage-gate (Gateway) processes.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring schedule integrity, progress visibility, and alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control integrated construction schedules using Primavera P6 (or equivalent)
• Manage Gateway / stage-gate schedules, ensuring readiness for key decision milestones
• Interface closely with EPC contractors, construction managers, and project controls teams
• Perform schedule logic reviews, critical path analysis, and progress measurement
• Assess schedule risk, identify slippage, and support recovery planning
• Provide clear, concise schedule reporting to senior project stakeholders
• Support change management and schedule impact analysis for variations and claims
• Ensure schedules align with construction sequencing, procurement lead times, and site constraints

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Scheduler on construction projects (industrial, chemical, energy, or heavy industry preferred)
• Strong background working with EPC contractors
• Demonstrable experience with Gateway / stage-gate project processes
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, work packaging, and progress measurement
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, site-based environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience on large-scale industrial or chemical plant projects
• Previous site-based scheduling roles in the Houston / Gulf Coast region
• Exposure to schedule risk analysis and mitigation strategies

Why This Role

• High-impact project with real construction delivery exposure
• Competitive contract rate
• Opportunity to work within a sophisticated EPC environment