Scheduler III

Zachry Group • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

The Scheduler III is an experienced project controls professional with strong proficiency in critical path method (CPM) scheduling and schedule management. The role works independently with moderate oversight and manages schedules across all project phases, from RFQ through closeout. The Scheduler III ensures schedule accuracy, conducts analysis, and communicates findings to stakeholders.

The primary objective is to manage and maintain project schedules that align with construction execution plans, ensuring timely updates, resource alignment, and schedule integrity. The position collaborates with field leadership and project controls teams to support reporting, earned value tracking, and schedule health monitoring, contributes to planning meetings, and mentors less experienced schedulers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of industry experience, or 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in scheduling or project controls.
• Proficiency in scheduling software, including Primavera P6.
• Familiarity with earned value reporting and histogram interpretation.
• Understanding of intermediate CPM principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Scheduling software experience with Primavera and Oracle.
• Experience with CMIS, Acumen Fuse, and Qtrax.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate project and owner reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Lead schedule update meetings and represent construction plans.
• Perform schedule updates, reapply logic, and distribute resources.
• Analyze resource requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor schedule health indicators and adherence to execution plans.
• Conduct schedule quality checks, including checks for open ends and float, using tools such as Acumen Fuse.
• Balance earned hours between earned value systems and schedules.
• Mentor junior schedulers and support their development.

What This Job Offers

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