Senior Project Scheduler

Fervo Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

Fervo is working to build the most cost-effective, repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Delivering on this mission requires disciplined execution across engineering, procurement, and construction — with strong project controls to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. As Fervo scales a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects, high-quality scheduling and forecasting are critical to maintaining execution velocity while managing risk. The Senior Project Scheduler will support a portfolio of renewable energy projects by developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules. This role will partner closely with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, EPC contractors, and other key stakeholders to ensure schedule integrity, identify risks early, and drive alignment across teams. This position is suited for an experienced project controls professional who can operate independently, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and bring structure and rigor to complex project environments. Success in this position means delivering accurate, reliable schedules that drive decision-making, proactively identifying risks before they impact execution, and enabling project teams to deliver on time and on budget.

Requirements

8+ years of experience developing and managing integrated project schedules in large-scale construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects
Demonstrated experience owning scheduling across full project lifecycles (development through construction and commissioning)
Deep expertise in Primavera P6 (or equivalent software packages), including critical path analysis, resource loading, cost loading, and earned value management
Strong project controls foundation, including forecasting, performance tracking, and variance analysis
Proven ability to identify schedule risks early and drive mitigation strategies across cross-functional stakeholders
Experience interfacing directly with EPC contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors to validate schedules and progress
Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong ability to synthesize complex datasets into clear insights and reporting
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive outcomes in fast-paced, complex environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience in power generation, geothermal, oil & gas, or other heavy infrastructure sectors
Experience managing portfolio-level schedules across multiple concurrent projects
Proficiency with Power BI or other data visualization and reporting tools
Demonstrated curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools, automation, or data workflows, with a willingness to adopt and champion new approaches to project controls
Familiarity with 3D modeling tools and ability to interpret engineering models and drawings
Experience integrating scheduling tools with ERP or project management systems
Experience establishing or improving scheduling standards, tools, and processes within a growing organization

Responsibilities

Project Scheduling & Planning
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules in Primavera P6 (or similar software packages), covering engineering, procurement, and construction activities
Define schedule logic, sequencing, and milestones aligned with project execution strategies
Establish and implement scheduling standards and best practices across projects
Incorporate procurement timelines and equipment lead times into project plans
Schedule Analysis & Controls
Perform critical path analysis, resource loading, and schedule risk assessments
Review and validate contractor schedules and progress updates
Identify schedule risks, constraints, and pinch points; recommend mitigation strategies
Track and manage impacts from change orders and scope adjustments
Cross-Functional Coordination
Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to develop and maintain schedules
Lead schedule review meetings and communicate status, risks, and changes to stakeholders
Coordinate with EPC contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure alignment
Drive accountability across stakeholders for schedule inputs and updates
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Maintain integrity of schedule data across project systems and ensure consistency of key metrics
Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate project performance
Actively evaluate and adopt emerging tools, including AI-assisted scheduling, automation, and data analytics capabilities, to improve schedule quality, efficiency, and reporting across the portfolio and multiple stakeholders
Support forecasting and project controls activities, including earned value and progress tracking
Capture lessons learned and improve tools, templates, and processes across the portfolio