Senior Level Project Scheduler
Our client in Austin, Texas, near downtown, is seeking a Senior Level Project Scheduler for a Direct Hire opportunity. This is an onsite position supporting a major, multiyear transportation infrastructure project.
Our client in Austin, Texas, near downtown, is seeking a Senior Level Project Scheduler for a Direct Hire opportunity. This is an onsite position supporting a major, multiyear transportation infrastructure project.
Client Profile
Our client is involved in a major transportation infrastructure initiative focused on expanding rail connectivity throughout Austin, including connections between downtown and the airport. This is a high visibility program with an anticipated timeline of 6 to 8 years.
Senior Level Project Scheduler Role
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Support a major transit infrastructure program, including expansion of new rail lines connecting downtown Austin to the airport and additional east west corridors.
- Partner with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and deliverables across complex infrastructure projects.
- Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance and evolving project conditions.
- Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path impacts, providing mitigation strategies and recommendations.
- Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, float, and resource loading.
- Lead baseline schedule development, validation, and ongoing schedule management.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) methodologies to support integrated project controls.
- Develop reports and dashboards using Power BI to communicate project milestones, progress, and performance metrics.
- Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling insights to support project leadership and decision making.
- Ensure alignment with industry best practices and internal scheduling standards.
- Manage competing priorities within a large scale, multiyear infrastructure program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
- 8 to 10 years of experience in project scheduling or project controls.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
- Power BI experience required, including the ability to develop or maintain project reporting and dashboards.
- Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, resource loading, schedule analysis, and baseline management.
- Experience managing complex schedules across large construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, and integrated project controls.
- Experience identifying scheduling risks and providing recommendations to project stakeholders.
- Experience with transportation, transit, rail, or major public infrastructure projects preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Preferred, Not Required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, and senior stakeholders.
Features And Benefits
- Long term project stability with an anticipated 6 to 8 year program timeline.
- Opportunity to contribute to a high visibility transportation infrastructure project.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Career growth through involvement in large scale transit development.