Senior Scheduler

SupportFinity™; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee referral program

Job summary

MWH is seeking a Senior Scheduler to support the construction of water and wastewater projects in the United States, with projects ranging up to $1.5 billion. The role is based in Austin, TX and is full-time on the project site. You will develop and update schedules, analyze risks, and provide guidance to project teams.

You will apply Primavera, MS Office, and other scheduling tools to manage baselines, track progress, and facilitate change management, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• 10–15 years of project scheduling experience including baseline schedules, updates, and audits.
• Proficient with Primavera scheduling software and MS Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customer-facing experience.
• Ability to work full-time on a project site.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate schedules using industry best practices and insights from project team members.
• Update project schedules and communicate results to the project team; suggest actions as needed.
• Review changes for impacts to the schedule; assist in preparing change notices as required by contract.
• Ensure schedules comply with procedures, contract requirements and industry best practices; recommend corrective action.
• Prepare monthly schedule reports for project and management use.
• Provide schedule guidance to schedule software users as needed.
• Plan construction, startup, and commissioning activities at the project site.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress.
• Estimate durations of materials, equipment, or labor to determine feasibility.
• Prepare or present pursuit or proposal schedules.
• Identify risks and risk management strategies for projects.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

On-site work capability

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

NetPoint

4D/BIM

Lean Construction

PMI-SP / PSP

MS Office

Earned Value Management

Job description

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation. As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here. The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About The Role

MWH is currently seeking a Senior Scheduler to support the construction of water/wastewater projects within the United States ranging from $900 million to $1.5 billion dollars. The position will be based in Austin, TX and will be full-time on the project.

Essential Functions

• Develop accurate schedules using industry best practices and insight from project team members.
• Update project schedules in accordance with company procedures and industry best practices. Communicate results to project team and suggest action when necessary.
• Review project changes for impacts to the project schedule and assist in preparing change notices as required by contract.
• Review project schedules for compliance with company procedures, contract requirements and industry best practices. Recommend corrective action where necessary.
• Prepare monthly schedule reports for project and management use.
• Provide schedule guidance to schedule software users as needed.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Plan the construction, startup, and commissioning activities at the project site.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geological data.
• Estimate durations of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Prepare or present pursuit or proposal schedules.
• Identify risks and risk management strategies for projects.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science or higher university degree in Engineering, construction management or a related degree. An equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
• 10–15 years of project scheduling experience covering development of baseline schedules, incorporating subcontractor schedules, schedule updating and analysis of progress, including project compliance processes and audits.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and sequences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other normal business applications.
• Excellent in Primavera scheduling software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with customer facing experience.
• Ability to work full-time on a project site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project planning experience.
• Water/wastewater treatment plant experience.
• Working knowledge of other scheduling software (MS Project, NetPoint, etc.).
• Earned Value Management experience on self-perform projects.
• Experience with schedule analytic software (SmartPM, Acumen Fuse, etc.).
• Experience with 4D/BIM software.
• Experience with Lean Construction or Last Planner System.
• Professional Scheduler Certification from PMI (PMI‑SP) or AACE (PSP).

Compensation

• Anticipated budgeted salary for this position is $110,000–$160,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time).
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre‑employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.