Corporate Construction Scheduler

CEC Energy • Houston, TX

48d • Hybrid

About The Position

CEC Energy Services is a self-perform electrical construction and industrial services company operating across energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure markets. We execute complex, capital-intensive work where safety, reliability, and execution discipline matter. Our projects support the systems people and industries rely on, including power generation and distribution, industrial facilities, digital infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies such as solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
CEC operates in environments where margins are earned through planning, coordination, and disciplined execution, not heroics. We partner with customers who expect professionalism, transparency, and accountability, and we hold ourselves to the same standard.
Our Culture (STRIVE©)
CEC’s culture is built around STRIVE©: Safety, Teamwork, Reliability, Integrity, Versatility, and Execution. These are not slogans. They define how we operate and how decisions get made.
Safety comes first. We do not trade safety for schedule, margin, or convenience. Leaders are expected to plan work safely, enforce standards, and stop work when conditions are not right.
Teamwork means respecting the people doing the work and collaborating across the field, project, and office. We succeed through coordinated effort, clear roles, and shared accountability, not heroics.
Reliability is about doing what we say we will Commitments matter. Plans are realistic, promises are kept, and issues are surfaced early when conditions change.
Integrity guides how we work with customers,
partners, and each other. We defend our scope, honor our contracts, tell the truth, and address problems directly.
Versatility means adapting to changing conditions without losing discipline. Our projects are complex and We adjust plans thoughtfully and decisively as reality changes.
Execution is how we We plan the work, work the plan, measure performance, and correct early. Results matter, and accountability follows responsibility.
Role Summary
The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting integrated project schedules to support disciplined execution across CEC’s electrical construction projects. This role partners with Project Managers and field leadership to ensure schedules are accurate, logical, and aligned with contractual milestones.
The Project Scheduler is accountable for schedule integrity.
Core Accountability
The Project Schedular is directly accountable for:
Maintain accurate, logic-driven project schedules aligned to contract requirements
Lead schedule updates and reporting cadence
Identify critical path and schedule risks
Support forecasting and recovery planning
Maintain schedule documentation and change tracking discipline
Execution Responsibilities
Develop baseline schedules aligned with estimate assumptions and execution plans
Maintain CPM schedules with proper logic ties and measurable progress tracking
Lead weekly/bi-weekly schedule update cycles
Identify critical path and near-critical activities
Produce look-ahead schedules and milestone reports
Support recovery plans when performance deviates from plan
Document delays and impacts to support change management
Coordinate schedule integration across subcontractors and vendors
Leadership & Standards
Set the standard for schedule discipline, logic integrity, and reporting accuracy
Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive proactive planning and execution visibility
Maintain professionalism and clarity in customer-facing schedule reviews
Model STRIVE© values with safety and quality as non-negotiable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years of scheduling or project controls experience
• OR 5+ years of progressive scheduling experience in electrical or industrial construction
• Experience building and maintaining CPM schedules
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 preferred (MS Project acceptable)
• Understanding of construction sequencing and self-perform work
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to identify and communicate schedule risk early
• Formal project management training or certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred
• Candidates without certification must demonstrate consistent use of disciplined project controls, forecasting, and commercial management in prior roles
• Subject to satisfactory background check, drug/alcohol screening, and MVR review
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Develop baseline schedules aligned with estimate assumptions and execution plans
• Maintain CPM schedules with proper logic ties and measurable progress tracking
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly schedule update cycles
• Identify critical path and near-critical activities
• Produce look-ahead schedules and milestone reports
• Support recovery plans when performance deviates from plan
• Document delays and impacts to support change management
• Coordinate schedule integration across subcontractors and vendors
• Set the standard for schedule discipline, logic integrity, and reporting accuracy
• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive proactive planning and execution visibility
• Maintain professionalism and clarity in customer-facing schedule reviews
• Model STRIVE© values with safety and quality as non-negotiable

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated capability
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives tied to project outcomes, including margin performance, forecast accuracy, cash flow execution, safety, and quality
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options available for employees and eligible dependents
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan, including employer matching, subject to plan terms and eligibility
• Vacation, holidays, and paid time off policies consistent with role responsibilities and business needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level