Scheduler – Fort Hood

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Scheduler to support federal construction projects at Fort Hood, TX. The role involves developing, maintaining, and analyzing CPM schedules using Primavera P6 and other government-approved tools.

The candidate will coordinate with project teams, ensure contract compliance, monitor performance, and present findings to Government personnel. Minimum 5–10 years of scheduling experience and a US citizenship with security requirements are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 5–10 years of scheduling experience preferred.
• Experience with USACE or federal construction projects is a plus.
• Experience developing and managing CPM schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent Government-approved software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain CPM construction schedules.
• Ensure schedules reflect all construction phases, milestones, logic, and float.
• Review baselines, TIAs, and recovery schedules for technical adequacy.
• Coordinate with cost estimators and project engineers to align cost and schedule.
• Prepare schedule reports, narratives, and forecasts for meetings with stakeholders.
• Assist with change order evaluation and schedule impact analysis.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling coordination

Contract compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

RMS 3.0

Job description

Scheduler-Fort Hood

Work Location: Fort Hood, TX***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Position Summary

The Scheduler will provide construction scheduling support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The selected candidate will develop, maintain, analyze, and review project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques and Primavera P6 or other Government-approved scheduling platforms. The Scheduler will work closely with project teams to ensure compliance with contract requirements, monitor project performance, evaluate schedule impacts, and provide recommendations to support successful project delivery.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain detailed CPM construction schedules using Primavera P6 or other Government-approved scheduling software.
• Ensure schedules reflect all phases of construction activities, contract milestones, logic ties, constraints, sequencing, and float values.
• Review contractor baseline schedules, monthly updates, time impact analyses (TIAs), and recovery schedules for technical adequacy and compliance.
• Verify compliance with Division 01 scheduling requirements, including schedule formats, update frequencies, narratives, milestones, and phasing requirements.
• Identify schedule variances, analyze impacts to project milestones, and provide recommendations to mitigate delays and recover lost time.
• Prepare written reports and present schedule findings during meetings with Government personnel and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with cost estimators, project engineers, and construction representatives to align project cost, schedule, and field progress.
• Provide monthly schedule performance reports including Gantt charts, narrative analyses, trend evaluations, and completion forecasts.
• Assist with change order preparation and evaluate schedule impacts associated with contract modifications.
• Monitor Government-furnished services, long-lead items, and contractor submittals that may impact the critical path.
• Review A-E estimated construction schedules to validate project periods of performance.
• Develop initial construction schedules for in-house design projects to establish accurate contract durations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant construction scheduling experience.
• US Army Corps of Engineering (USACE) or other federal construction project experience, preferred
• Experience developing and managing CPM schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent Government-approved scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of federal construction project scheduling requirements and contract administration.
• Experience reviewing schedule updates, TIAs, recovery schedules, and change order impacts.
• Experience using RMS 3.0.
• CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
• AACE Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify