Project Scheduler

JM Recruiting • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Scheduler supports the project management team on new pipeline and facility development projects. The role takes a lead role in schedule development and analysis and independently supports large-scale capital projects. The Project Scheduler reports directly to the Project Services Manager and works with Project Managers, discipline leads, internal leadership, external team members, and subcontractors. This is a full-time contract position based in the office in Allen, Texas.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant project coordination and scheduling experience, with a proven track record of independently leading scheduling efforts for major capital projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, including complex, multi-phase project schedule development, maintenance, and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, schedule risk analysis, and earned value management (EVM).
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate internal and third-party teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented problem-solving skills; ability to work independently, adapt to a dynamic environment, and manage scheduling deliverables with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting project scheduling and coordination in the oil and gas, CCS, or pipeline industry.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers and discipline leads to define work breakdown structures, activities, durations, logic, milestones, resource assumptions, and progress-measurement methods.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated Critical Path Method (CPM) project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, including critical path analysis, resource loading, and schedule variance reporting.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks or issues that may affect timelines or deliverables, and recommend recovery plans and mitigation strategies.
• Communicate schedule status and project performance to internal leadership, external team members, and subcontractors.
• Lead project controls efforts, including integrating schedule data and overseeing procurement tracking for the project management team.
• Partner with the project management team to develop scheduling strategies, baseline schedules, and recovery plans.
• Oversee document control processes for third-party contractors and ensure schedule-related deliverables and submittals are accurate and current.
• Lead tracking, forecasting, and earned value management (EVM) analysis in coordination with the project team.
• Support Project Managers with project reviews, meeting preparation, action tracking, risk and opportunity reviews, and stage-gate deliverables.

What This Job Offers

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