Scheduling Engineer

Turner Construction Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced Scheduler to develop and manage complex project schedules. You will work with engineers, superintendents, and procurement to align on baseline CPM schedules and track progress.

The role requires creating detailed schedules, dashboards, and recovery strategies to meet forecast end-dates and support project performance across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field with 4+ years of experience.
• Large construction project experience (>$50M).
• Experience in construction roles (e.g., Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent).
• Proficient in scheduling software (Oracle Primavera P6).
• Knowledge of scheduling tools (Acumen Fuse, Change Inspector).
• Ability to interpret contract docs and develop project schedules.
• Familiar with earned value concepts and resource planning.
• Strong organization, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules for large or multiple projects with complex scheduling.
• Use CPM logic to create baseline and resource-loaded schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers, superintendents and procurement to align schedules.
• Update schedules, track progress, and manage change impacts.
• Prepare schedule dashboards, reports and look-ahead analyses.
• Provide guidance on schedule risk, recovery strategies, and performance.

Skills

Senior scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Acumen Fuse

Change Inspector

Job description

Division: Dallas Main

Project Location(s): Monroe, LA 71209 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description

Develop schedules for large or multiple smaller construction projects with more complex scheduling activities. Revise and review project schedule with project team and monitor and track progress against defined schedule.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Develop thorough understanding of work breakdown structure and its importance for large or multiple smaller construction projects with more complex scheduling activities.
• Reference 'Scheduling Playbook' to understand and adhere to company and Scheduling policies, practices, procedures, and activities.
• Develop relationships with project stakeholders for communication of overall project plan and to support project performance and promote value of scheduling.
• Collaborate with project team (e.g., Engineer and Superintendent) to confirm Contract Item List (CIL), develop Required On Job (ROJ) dates for schedule, and review Procurement Schedule to track and assess subcontractor commitments.
• Collaborate with project team to develop project schedule based on Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules using scheduling software.
• Review and recommend decisions related to performance of work regarding scheduling, delivery, logistics, and Trade staffing levels.
• Study schedule deliverables prior to publication or distribution. Ask challenging questions regarding schedule content to enhance accuracy of schedule.
• Collaborate with project departments (e.g., Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction) to prepare detailed schedules.
• Engage with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team to align and coordinate schedules and models.
• Define project schedule metrics and monitor and track critical path activities to achieve predicted forecasted end-date.
• Contribute information required to update project schedule dashboard.
• Create target comparison models and look-ahead schedules to provide progress updates, present findings, and explain risks to project stakeholders, and create recovery strategies to support project adherence to schedule.
• Challenge project team based on previous, current, and future schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress.
• Review Pull Plan and revise schedule accordingly and incorporate Last Planner System into schedule.
• Collaborate with project team to identify events and change order management and identify events that impact project schedule and to develop project schedule time impact analysis.
• Conduct project site progress walks to capture scheduling progress data.
• Generate scheduling reports and summaries based on client requests or needs. Provide monthly scheduling progress for Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other project review sessions.
• Provide support and guidance to project end-users (individuals or groups) to develop proficiency in using scheduling software.
• Collaborate with and participate in Business Development (BD) and Marketing teams to develop and prepare proposal scheduling activities and related materials.
• Develop and update cost and/or resource loaded schedules as requested.
• Apply continuous improvement methodology to daily tasks and activities and to improve Scheduling operations.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field, with minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Large construction project experience (>$50m).
• Experience in construction positions (e.g., Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, or related).
• Proficient use of scheduling software applications (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6).
• Knowledge of scheduling comparison tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Change Inspector).
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop project schedule.
• Knowledge of estimating to support project schedule development.
• Familiar with earned value concepts and using construction resources to validate productivity and durations.
• Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Process and analytical skills to make decisions.
• Highly organized with attention to detail, and able to quickly develop understanding of requirements.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills to develop relationships with project team members and stakeholders to acquire information and discern impact to schedule.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer – race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.