Mechanical - Senior Construction Scheduler

RK Industries•Abilene, TX

10d•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. 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 the information needed to manage risk and optimize performance. This is an opportunity to develop advanced scheduling expertise while making a direct impact on project success across complex and challenging projects.

Requirements

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
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

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred experience in a dedicated scheduling or project controls position
Knowledge of Takt Planning, Last Planner System methodologies, and advanced scheduling techniques
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