Project Scheduler

Overview Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Project Scheduler to be based in southern California, northern California, or the Dallas, Texas area. This challenging position will provide long‑term growth opportunities while supporting diverse infrastructure projects across Shimmick's expanding footprint. Join us! Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well‑positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success. Responsibilities Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Knowledgeable of planning and scheduling concepts and principles including effects on financial performance. Familiar with data sources and supports basic schedule development. Supports analysis of schedule, identifies and investigates project schedule variances. Collects and updates data and produces scheduling reports. Assists in the development and maintenance of WBS and support activities to implement applicable coding. Supports basic schedule development. Supports gathering and assembling data for schedule updating. Supports measurement of project schedule progress and gathers data for schedule and network updating. Gathers data for schedule baseline development and maintenance. Familiar with construction drawings, specifications and construction contracting methods. Understands CPM scheduling concepts and principles and able to develop basic engineering, procurement and construction logic. Understands concepts and principles of scope control and change management and earned value methodology. Supports monthly report preparation. May participate in planning and scheduling meetings to gain insight to planning and scheduling issues. Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts and principles. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field + 4 years of relevant project scheduling experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Proficiency in P6 scheduling software. Experience scheduling Heavy civil infrastructure projects (bridge structures, rail/transit projects, dams, piers, water/wastewater treatment plants etc.). Preferred Qualifications 6+ years' project scheduling experience. Scheduling experience on two projects within the past 5 years related to heavy civil construction. Experience in heavy civil or industrial EPC/maintenance projects, specifically in cost control, planning and scheduling positions, or previous field engineering experience with emphasis on reporting and tracking of productivity and costs. Experience in setup of work breakdown structure and establishing levels of control. Experience in cost analysis, forecasting, progress measurement and earned value performance (EVMS). Experience in risk analysis, contingency management, change control, and Time-Impact Analysis. Experience with alternative project delivery methodologies (CM/GC, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, etc.). Ability to work effectively in a project team environment. Software experience including CMIC, MS Office Excel, or other EVMS programs (Deltek Cobra, PRISM, etc.). Additional Information Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. The salary range for this position is between $115,000 - $160,000 per year depending on experience and/or education. Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection. These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job Locations US-TX-Dallas | US-CA-Suisun City | US-CA | US-CA | US | US-CA-Irvine ID 2026-3024 Category Program & Project Management Type Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr