Senior Mechanical Scheduler: Plan, Coordinate & Deliver

RK Industries, LLC; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee discount programs

RK University learning and development

Leadership and technical training

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

RK Industries in Abilene, TX is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler to lead engineering, fabrication, and construction schedules from project initiation through completion. You will build resource-loaded plans, coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams, and drive risk mitigation and on-time delivery across complex projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction planning, CPM scheduling knowledge, and proficiency with Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction, project controls, planning, scheduling, or a related technical role.
• Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles.
• Knowledge of Takt Planning, Last Planner System methodologies, and advanced scheduling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage engineering, fabrication, and construction schedules from project initiation through completion.
• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, designers, procurement teams, construction managers, contractors, and project stakeholders to develop detailed project schedules.
• Build resource-loaded schedules that include critical activities, major milestones, procurement requirements, approvals, and key project deliverables.
• Integrate customer schedules with internal project schedules and provide visibility into schedule impacts and constraints.
• Analyze project schedules to identify risks, delays, conflicts, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor fabrication milestones, design deadlines, procurement activities, and construction progress to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Review customer baseline schedules and schedule updates for accuracy, integrity, and potential impacts to project execution.
• Assist project teams in developing acceleration plans and delay mitigation strategies.
• Maintain production tracking information and ensure schedule data supports operational planning efforts.
• Generate labor forecasting and resource planning reports to support workforce management initiatives.
• Participate in weekly project and production meetings to review progress, priorities, and schedule performance.
• Prepare schedule reports, presentations, and documentation to support project reviews and risk assessments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and project controls.
• Mentor and support team members in scheduling best practices and planning methodologies.
• Provide timely communication and reporting to project stakeholders throughout all phases of execution.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

RK Industries in Abilene, TX is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler to lead engineering, fabrication, and construction schedules from project initiation through completion. You will build resource-loaded plans, coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams, and drive risk mitigation and on-time delivery across complex projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction planning, CPM scheduling knowledge, and proficiency with Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud.