Mechanical - Senior Construction Scheduler

RK Industries, LLC•Abilene, TX

11d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Scheduler plays a critical role in supporting engineering, fabrication, and construction operations across a diverse portfolio of projects at RK Industries. This role involves developing and maintaining schedules that drive decision-making and keep projects aligned with key milestones and deliverables. The scheduler will help balance manpower forecasting, fabrication flow, procurement activities, and construction sequencing, providing project teams with essential information for risk management and performance optimization. This is an opportunity to develop advanced scheduling expertise while making a direct impact on project success across complex and challenging projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of relevant experience in construction, project controls, planning, scheduling, or a related technical role.
Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles.
Knowledge of Takt Planning, Last Planner System methodologies, and advanced scheduling techniques.
Experience developing and managing complex project schedules across multiple stakeholders.
Ability to analyze schedule data and identify risks, delays, and performance trends.
Strong understanding of construction processes, specifications, methods, and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to influence project outcomes through planning and coordination.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in a dedicated scheduling or project controls position.
Knowledge of MEP construction sequencing and predecessor activities preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage engineering, fabrication, and construction schedules from project initiation through completion.
Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, designers, procurement teams, construction managers, contractors, and project stakeholders to develop detailed project schedules.
Build resource-loaded schedules that include critical activities, major milestones, procurement requirements, approvals, and key project deliverables.
Integrate customer schedules with internal project schedules and provide visibility into schedule impacts and constraints.
Analyze project schedules to identify risks, delays, conflicts, and opportunities for improvement.
Monitor fabrication milestones, design deadlines, procurement activities, and construction progress to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Review customer baseline schedules and schedule updates for accuracy, integrity, and potential impacts to project execution.
Assist project teams in developing acceleration plans and delay mitigation strategies.
Maintain production tracking information and ensure schedule data supports operational planning efforts.
Generate labor forecasting and resource planning reports to support workforce management initiatives.
Participate in weekly project and production meetings to review progress, priorities, and schedule performance.
Prepare schedule reports, presentations, and documentation to support project reviews and risk assessments.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and project controls.
Mentor and support team members in scheduling best practices and planning methodologies.
Provide timely communication and reporting to project stakeholders throughout all phases of execution.