Corporate Construction Scheduler

CEC Energy • Houston, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Scheduler 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 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

Nice To Haves

• Formal project management training or certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred

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