Project Scheduler - Primoris Design & Construction

Project Scheduler - Primoris Design & Construction

Primoris Design and Construction is seeking a Project Scheduler to join our Houston Engineering group. This position is based in the Engineering office and may require site visits to active project locations. The Scheduler will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing scheduling processes for large-scale construction projects within the Design and Construction division, as well as monitoring and tracking progress. The Scheduler will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing scheduling processes for engineering services and/or construction projects up to $50 million.

Schedulers at Primoris play a critical role in ensuring efficient resource allocation, streamlined operations, and timely delivery of project milestones. This role demands strategic thinking, data analysis, and strong communication skills to drive continuous improvement across project timelines. The position will be involved in the lifecycle of a project from proposal to close out and potentially multiple projects at a time.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to gather input for schedule creation and updates for proposals and active projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, including all phases, activities, and milestones.
• Regularly review and update schedules to reflect actual progress, delays, and changes.
• Prepare and present progress reports and scheduling updates to stakeholders on a regular basis and include key metrics and recommendations.
• Integrate project timelines into bid proposals in coordination with the estimating team.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and resource constraints proactively.
• Participate in project meetings and provide schedule-related insights, including contributing to the change control process.
• Apply scheduling best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.
• Identify critical paths, risks, and opportunities for schedule optimization.
• Monitor long-term schedules to ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Assist in resource planning for manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with department heads and team leaders to understand scheduling priorities.
• Ensure alignment and communication across multiple project teams.
• Collect and analyze data on resource usage, scheduling efficiency, and productivity.
• Use data insights to support management decisions and improve scheduling processes.
• Utilize scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) to manage schedules.
• Ensure schedules meet quality and service level standards.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to project schedules.
• Monitor scheduling KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Stay informed on industry regulations and labor laws affecting scheduling and workforce management.
• Assist in developing contingency plans for unexpected events (e.g., equipment breakdowns, material shortages).
• Monitor and integrate sub-contractors plans and progress into a master plan on EPC projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related Engineering discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of proven experience in project scheduling for engineering and construction projects.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with resource loading and schedule data analysis in Primavera.
• Familiarity with schedule risk identification and quantification.

Company Overview

Primoris Engineering is comprised of highly qualified personnel and registered professional engineers providing the full array of engineering services capable of providing complete in-house engineering services with the ability to utilize high value engineering centers if needed. Primoris Engineering services both downstream and midstream energy sectors including refining, petrochemical, blue/gray hydrogen, syngas, LNG, biodiesel, renewable natural gas, and midstream pipelines, processing facilities, terminals, and gathering systems.

Primoris is proud to offer the following to full time employees:

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one
• Pet coverage for your furry friends
• Legal assistance coverage
• Award-winning safety programs

Agency Statement We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.