Scheduler III

Zachry Group; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking an experienced Scheduler III to lead CPM scheduling and project controls across the full lifecycle from RFQ to closeout. You will develop, update, and validate schedules, collaborate with field leadership, and ensure schedule integrity and health using Primavera P6 and integrated EV reporting.

The role emphasizes independent work with oversight, mentoring junior schedulers, and contributing to planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; 4+ years of industry experience or 6 years in scheduling/project controls.
• 5+ years in scheduling or project controls experience preferred.
• Proficient with schedule management and earned value reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate project and owner reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Lead schedule update meetings and represent construction plans.
• Perform schedule updates, logic re-application, and resource distribution.
• Analyze resource requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor schedule health indicators and execution adherence.
• Conduct quality checks (e.g., open ends, float, Acumen Fuse).
• Balance earned hours between earned value systems and schedules.
• Mentor junior schedulers and support their development.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Earned Value

Schedule management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle

Acumen Fuse

Qtrax

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheduler is an experienced project controls professional with strong proficiency in CPM scheduling and schedule management. This role operates independently with moderate oversight and is responsible for managing schedules across all phases of the project lifecycle—from RFQ to closeout. Scheduler III ensures schedule accuracy, performs analysis, and communicates findings to stakeholders.

Position Summary

Scheduler is an experienced project controls professional with strong proficiency in CPM scheduling and schedule management. This role operates independently with moderate oversight and is responsible for managing schedules across all phases of the project lifecycle—from RFQ to closeout. Scheduler III ensures schedule accuracy, performs analysis, and communicates findings to stakeholders.

Primary Position Objective

To manage and maintain project schedules that align with construction execution plans, ensuring timely updates, resource alignment, and schedule integrity. The Scheduler II collaborates with field leadership and project controls teams to support reporting, earned value tracking, and schedule health monitoring, while contributing to planning meetings and mentoring less experienced schedulers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate project and owner reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Lead schedule update meetings and represent construction plans.
• Perform schedule updates, logic re-application, and resource distribution.
• Analyze resource requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor schedule health indicators and execution adherence.
• Conduct quality checks (e.g., open ends, float, Acumen Fuse).
• Balance earned hours between earned value systems and schedules.
• Mentor junior schedulers and support their development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of industry experience, or 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in scheduling or project controls.
• Proficient in scheduling software (Primavera P6).
• Familiarity with earned value reporting and histogram interpretation.
• Understanding of intermediate CPM principles.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Scheduling Software (Primavera, Oracle)
• CMIS, Acumen Fuse, Qtrax
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of sitting and working on a computer
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 25 lbs.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.