Senior-Level Project Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Level Project Scheduler
Our client in Austin, Texas, near downtown, is seeking a Senior Level Project Scheduler for a Direct Hire opportunity. This is an onsite position supporting a major, multiyear transportation infrastructure project.

Client Profile
Our client is involved in a major transportation infrastructure initiative focused on expanding rail connectivity throughout Austin, including connections between downtown and the airport. This is a high visibility program with an anticipated timeline of 6 to 8 years.

Senior Level Project Scheduler Role

Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
Support a major transit infrastructure program, including expansion of new rail lines connecting downtown Austin to the airport and additional east west corridors.
Partner with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and deliverables across complex infrastructure projects.
Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance and evolving project conditions.
Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path impacts, providing mitigation strategies and recommendations.
Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, float, and resource loading.
Lead baseline schedule development, validation, and ongoing schedule management.
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) methodologies to support integrated project controls.
Develop reports and dashboards using Power BI to communicate project milestones, progress, and performance metrics.
Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling insights to support project leadership and decision making.
Ensure alignment with industry best practices and internal scheduling standards.
Manage competing priorities within a large scale, multiyear infrastructure program.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
8 to 10 years of experience in project scheduling or project controls.
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
Power BI experience required, including the ability to develop or maintain project reporting and dashboards.
Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, resource loading, schedule analysis, and baseline management.
Experience managing complex schedules across large construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, and integrated project controls.
Experience identifying scheduling risks and providing recommendations to project stakeholders.
Experience with transportation, transit, rail, or major public infrastructure projects preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, not required.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, and senior stakeholders.

Features and Benefits

Long term project stability with an anticipated 6 to 8 year program timeline.
Opportunity to contribute to a high visibility transportation infrastructure project.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Career growth through involvement in large scale transit development.