Scheduler

Acciona Australia; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Construction Scheduler to support Louisiana Bridge Builders. You will plan, analyze resources, forecast schedules, and produce a master schedule by coordinating designers, construction teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver work on time.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or equivalent) with 6+ years in scheduling and Primavera P6 in heavy civil construction, or a high school diploma with 10+ years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in project scheduling in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with Primavera P6 schedules and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project planning, resource analysis, forecast and trend analysis.
• Reviews schedules and prepares reports and presentations to communicate project status.
• Monitors progress during construction and re-programming if required.
• Integrates information from designers, construction, subcontractors and suppliers to create a master schedule.
• Coordinates between areas and departments to elaborate a realistic schedule.

Skills

Effective communicator

Independent worker

Proactive

Plan interpretation

MS Office

Team player

Adapt to change

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

High school diploma + 10+ years experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

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.

Acciona offers a 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.

The Construction Scheduler is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by technical planning of the project for the purpose of finding out and planning the construction procedures and means of production necessary, the external ambiguities and conditioning factors, the most appropriate order for performance of the work and the partial deadlines and final deadline for completion of the work.

Job Description

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

Required Skills and Competencies

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to work independently, taking initiative to reach goals without supervision.
• Ability to be proactive in developing new tasks or proposals for the team.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• 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.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• 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.

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.

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.