Scheduler III

Zachry Group • Westlake, LA

18h

About The Position

The Scheduler III is an experienced project controls professional who manages schedules across all phases of the project lifecycle, from RFQ through closeout. The role works independently with moderate oversight and is responsible for schedule accuracy, analysis, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

The position manages and maintains project schedules aligned with construction execution plans, including timely updates, resource alignment, and schedule integrity. It collaborates with field leadership and project controls teams on 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, specifically Primavera P6.
• Familiarity with earned value reporting and histogram interpretation.
• Understanding of intermediate CPM principles.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with scheduling software such as Primavera and Oracle.
• Familiarity with CMIS, Acumen Fuse, and Qtrax.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

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, logic re-application, and resource distribution.
• 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