Staff Project Scheduler

CenterPoint Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits eligibility from day one

Flexible work schedule

On-site wellness center in Houston

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy in Houston seeks a Senior Project Scheduler/Construction Manager responsible for planning and reporting on transmission line construction projects. You will coordinate readiness reviews, develop implementation plans, and align activities with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in related field, 8+ years in project scheduling or construction operations in a utility setting, and proficiency with MS Project and SAP. PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, or business management.
• PMP certification preferred by the employer.
• Eight years of relevant experience in project scheduling or construction within utilities.
• Proficiency with MS Project and SAP in a utilities context.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction readiness reviews from concept to construction.
• Develop readiness implementation plans and reporting.
• Map activities with stakeholders using GIS data and facility maps.
• Interface with stakeholders to identify outcomes, deliverables, and risks.
• Maintain project schedules using MS Project Professional and track progress.
• Analyze schedule deviations and determine critical path exceptions.

Skills

Project scheduling

Construction management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project Professional

SAP (PM/PP/MM/MRP)

P6 / Primavera

MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio)

Job description

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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Provides all aspects of project construction readiness, work planning, communications and management reporting for the timely completion of transmission line construction projects.

Essential Functions

• Perform construction readiness reviews for the timely transition from a conceptual development plan to construction.
• Develop project construction readiness implementation plans including: readiness analysis; readiness activities; and readiness reporting.
• Perform activity mapping and task identification reviews with stakeholders, including the use of transmission system development plans, GIS data systems, aerial photography, and facility maps.
• Interface with various project stakeholders to identify desired outcomes, project deliverables, and risk impacts.
• Build and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project Professional software.
• Perform field inspections as necessary to ensure on-time performance of task schedules.
• Manage project forecasting and monitor pre-construction activities, prepare readiness reports, and establish metrics to ensure timely work progress.
• Analyze monthly schedule progress deviations and determine critical path exceptions.

Education Description

Bachelor’s degree in project management, Construction Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or Business Management is required.

Will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy or industry-related experience in lieu of degree.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) years of applicable work experience in project scheduling, construction management, or construction operations in a corporate or electric utility environment.
• Applicable work experience in project scheduling, construction management, or construction operations in a corporate or electric utility environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project Professional or other enterprise scheduling software with specific experience in developing and maintaining complex project schedules across multiple work streams.
• Proficient in SAP (e.g., SAP PM, PP, MM, MRP, P6 or APO) or other enterprise work management software.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio) with specific experience in developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets.
• Able to work well with both technical and non-technical personnel to gather and exchange information, resolve issues, plan activities and meet or exceed objectives.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 11/02/2026
Posting End Date: 11/09/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.