Scheduler

Acciona S.A; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Construction Scheduler in the United States to lead project scheduling for heavy civil construction. You will integrate schedules from designers, construction teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to produce a master plan and ensure on‑time delivery.

The role requires a civil engineering background or substantial scheduling experience with Primavera P6, plus strong communication and problem‑solving skills. On‑site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• High School diploma with 10+ years of scheduling experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and performance measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project planning, resource analysis, and forecast/trend analysis.
• Review schedules and prepare reports to communicate project status.
• Monitor construction progress and re-programming as needed.
• Integrate information from designers, construction, subcontractors, and suppliers to create a master schedule.
• Coordinate between areas/departments to elaborate a realistic schedule.
• Prepare detailed construction programs in Primavera P6.
• Produce project narratives and present planning philosophy.
• Generate cost forecasts and earned value management reports.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly project reporting.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Proactiveness

Plan interpretation

MS Office

Teamwork

Adaptability

Team player

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

High School diploma + 10+ years scheduling experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved
• 401(k) retirement plan
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• short and long-term disability benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• and more

Construction Scheduler Job Description

• 1. Monitor the project planning, resource analysis, functional integration and forecast and trend analysis.
• 2. Reviews schedules and to prepare reports and presentations to communicate project status and findings of analysis.
• 3. Monitors progress during construction and re-programming if required.
• 4. Integrates information from the designers, construction, subcontractors and suppliers to create a master schedule.
• 5. Coordinates between areas and departments, in order to elaborate a realistic schedule.
• 6. Preparation of detailed construction programs in Primavera P6.
• 7. Preparation of the narrative.
• 8. Presentation/dissemination of planning/programming philosophy.
• 9. Production of Cost Forecast and operation Earned Value Management process.
• 10. Monitors continuously all project problems, take advantage of conversion opportunities if any and recommend solutions for scrapping and potential.
• 11. Responsible for Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting.
• 12. Monitor construction claims and change orders related to scheduling impacts.
• 13. Preparation of Extension of time (EoT).
• 14. Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 1. Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• 2. Ability to work independently, taking initiative to reach goals without supervision.
• 3. Ability to be proactive in developing new tasks or proposals for the team.
• 4. Ability to interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• 5. Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• 6. Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• 7. Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• 8. Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• 9. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.

Qualifications

At a minimum, the Scheduler must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or equivalent field of study, along with 6+ years of proven experience in project scheduling and maintaining/updating Primavera (P6) schedules and performance measurement systems within heavy civil construction projects or a high school diploma, or equivalent, along with 10+ years of proven experience in project scheduling and maintaining/updating Primavera (P6) schedules and performance measurement systems within heavy civil construction projects.

Company Awards and Diversity Statement

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.