Junior Scheduler

Ragle Inc•North Richland Hills, TX

10d

About The Position

The Junior Scheduler develops, maintains, and analyzes project schedules for highway, bridge, roadway, and other heavy civil infrastructure projects. The role works closely with project management, field operations, owners, subcontractors, and engineers to help plan, monitor, and complete projects on schedule. Using Primavera P6, the Scheduler develops baseline schedules, updates progress, identifies critical-path impacts, evaluates delays, and supports change orders and Time Impact Analyses (TIA).

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
Experience developing baseline, update, recovery, and as-built schedules.
Ability to perform Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and create a TIA report.
Familiarity with forensic schedule analysis techniques.
Understanding of construction sequencing for highways, bridges, utilities, drainage, paving, earthwork, and structures.
Knowledge of resource loading and schedule optimization.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Ability to evaluate multiple schedule scenarios and forecast project completion.
Ability to prepare professional schedule narratives and reports.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent documentation and record-keeping practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
1–3 years of scheduling experience in heavy civil construction.
Experience on TXDOT, municipal, DOT, or federal transportation projects.
Experience preparing or reviewing Time Impact Analyses (TIA).
Understanding of schedule specifications for public infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with production tracking and earned value concepts.
PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) certification is preferred but not required.
Experience with scheduling software integrations and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed baseline CPM schedules using Primavera P6 for heavy civil construction projects.
Prepare resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules when required.
Maintain and update project schedules on a weekly and monthly basis.
Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and identify schedule risks.
Monitor project progress and compare actual performance against the baseline schedule.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, Estimators, and Subcontractors to obtain schedule updates.
Prepare schedule narratives describing project status, progress, critical activities, and recovery plans.
Identify schedule delays and analyze impacts to project completion.
Develop recovery schedules and acceleration plans when required.
Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and forensic schedule analysis for delay claims.
Analyze owner-caused, contractor-caused, utility, weather, and third-party delays.
Prepare schedule exhibits for change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.
Review subcontractor schedules for compliance with contract requirements.
Assist estimating teams during the bid phase with schedule development and phasing plans.
Coordinate schedule logic with traffic control phasing, utility relocations, environmental restrictions, and permit requirements.
Track project milestones, float consumption, near-critical activities, and schedule performance metrics.
Participate in project planning meetings, progress meetings, and owner schedule reviews.
Ensure schedules comply with contract specifications, including TXDOT scheduling requirements.
Support management with executive-level schedule reporting and dashboard development.
Maintain historical schedule documentation and schedule revisions throughout the life of the project.
Assist with preparation of extension-of-time requests and contract modifications.
Collaborate with field personnel to verify production rates and sequencing of work activities.
Develop two- to six-week look-ahead schedules for field operations.