Senior CPM Scheduler & Project Controls Lead

Zachry Group; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an experienced Scheduler III to manage project schedules across the full lifecycle, from RFQ to closeout. The role emphasizes CPM scheduling, schedule integrity, and proactive communication with stakeholders.

Independent work with moderate oversight, mentoring junior team members, and coordinating with field leadership and project controls is expected. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in scheduling or project controls, proficiency in Primavera P6, and a solid

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.

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

Earned value reporting

CPM principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Acumen Fuse

Qtrax

CMIS

Oracle

Primavera P6

Job description

Zachry Group is seeking an experienced Scheduler III to manage project schedules across the full lifecycle, from RFQ to closeout. The role emphasizes CPM scheduling, schedule integrity, and proactive communication with stakeholders.

Independent work with moderate oversight, mentoring junior team members, and coordinating with field leadership and project controls is expected. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in scheduling or project controls, proficiency in Primavera P6, and a solid