Scheduler; MEP Focus, Primavera P6 Expert

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and updating project schedules to ensure alignment with general contractor (GC) timelines and overall project objectives. This role focuses on supporting MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) scopes of work and requires expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6. The Scheduler partners closely with project management and field teams to provide manpower projections, impact analyses, progress updates, and client-facing schedule reports.

• Preconstruction Analysis and Planning

  • Analyze bid day schedules to assess feasibility and identify potential risks.

  • Prepare interview presentation schedules when necessary.

• Baseline Schedule Development

  • Build detailed CPM logic schedules with input from Project Management and Supervision teams.

  • Establish a baseline schedule using the GC’s contract schedule as a foundation.

  • Ensure MEP scopes are accurately integrated and logically tied to the GC schedule.

  • Create detailed activities, define sequencing, and consolidate manhour breakdowns for resource loading.

• Schedule Updates and Maintenance

  • Perform periodic schedule updates (weekly, monthly, or as needed).

  • Update percent completes, note logic changes with accompanying narratives, and track impacts and opportunities.

  • Provide “look-ahead” schedules for near-term planning.

  • Maintain and communicate updated manpower projections.

• Progress Tracking and Reporting

  • Generate "Planned vs. Earned" progress reports to track project health.

  • Analyze GC schedule updates to ensure continued alignment with internal schedules.

  • Prepare and deliver narratives and variance reports for client meetings.

• Support and Coordination

  • Assist Project Managers in performing schedule impact studies (e.g., delay analysis, resequencing).

  • Conduct periodic jobsite visits to validate schedule progress and gather field data when requested.

  • Perform additional assignments to support project goals and client satisfaction.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical scheduling information.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability and motivation to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems.

• Professional, diplomatic, and solutions-oriented mindset.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field — OR — equivalent technical training combined with related construction scheduling experience.

• 2+ years of construction experience preferred, ideally with exposure to MEP trades and large commercial projects.

• Prior experience scheduling MEP scopes in a construction environment is highly desirable.

• Must obtain OSHA 30-hour certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Employment is contingent upon meeting all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from General Contractors, Owners, or Customers.

YOU Matter

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house…