Senior Project Control Scheduler - Primoris Energy Services - Independence, Missouri

Primoris Services Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

ESP P

Pet coverage

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services in Independence, Missouri, seeks a Senior Project Control Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze CPM schedules for pipelines, power plants, and industrial facilities.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to gather data, perform critical path analyses, monitor progress against baselines, and prepare detailed reports and dashboards for senior management. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel is required; PMP/PMI-SP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in project controls scheduling, preferably in energy/oil & gas or heavy industrial construction.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 (EPPM and Professional) is required or highly expected.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling techniques and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain CPM schedules for large energy projects (pipelines, power plants, industrial facilities) from initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to gather data, define WBS, and identify critical path activities.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and what-if scenarios to identify delays and mitigation.
• Monitor and report progress against baselines, identify variances, and develop recovery plans as needed.
• Prepare and present detailed schedule reports, progress updates, and dashboards to project teams and senior management.
• Integrate schedule data with cost control systems and support change management processes.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Schedule risk analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview:Job Summary**The Senior Project Control Scheduler will develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules for various energy infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, resource allocation, and progress tracking to support project success. This role is based in Independence, Missouri.Job Responsibilities*** Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project schedules (CPM and P6) for large-scale energy projects, including pipelines, power plants, and industrial facilities, from initiation through closeout.* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to gather necessary schedule data, define work breakdown structures (WBS), and identify critical path activities.* Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and \"what-if\" scenarios to identify potential delays and recommend mitigation strategies.* Monitor and track project progress against baseline schedules, identifying variances, reporting on schedule performance, and developing recovery plans as needed.* Prepare and present detailed schedule reports, progress updates, and dashboards to project teams and senior management.* Ensure adherence to company scheduling standards, policies, and best practices.* Facilitate schedule review meetings and provide training and guidance to junior scheduling staff as required.* Integrate schedule data with cost control systems to provide a holistic view of project performance.* Support change management processes by evaluating schedule impacts of change orders and incorporating approved changes into the project schedule.* Assist in the development of project close-out schedules and documentation.Job Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.* Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in project controls scheduling, preferably within the energy, oil & gas, or heavy industrial construction sectors.* Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 (EPPM and Professional) is required.* Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques and best practices.* Demonstrated experience in developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex project schedules for multi-million dollar projects.* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.* Experience with earned value management (EVM) principles is a plus.* PMP or PMI-SP certification is highly desirable.Company Overview:Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.