Lead Project Controls Scheduler - Primoris Energy Services

Job Overview

The Lead Project Controls Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules for Primoris Energy Services projects based out of Amarillo, Texas. This role involves ensuring schedule accuracy, identifying potential risks, and providing actionable insights to project teams and management.

• Lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of complex project schedules using Primavera P6 for large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to gather project data and integrate it into comprehensive schedules.
• Perform critical path analysis, identify potential delays, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement schedule baselines, monitor progress against baselines, and report on schedule variances.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, schedule narratives, and look-ahead schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure adherence to company scheduling procedures, industry best practices, and client requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior schedulers and project controls personnel.
• Participate in project reviews, meetings, and presentations, effectively communicating schedule status and key issues.
• Support change management processes by evaluating the impact of changes on project schedules.
• Utilize earned value management principles to monitor project performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in project scheduling and controls, with a strong focus on large-scale energy or industrial construction projects.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 (P6 EPPM).
• Demonstrated experience leading scheduling efforts on complex, multi-disciplined projects.
• Strong understanding of critical path methodology, earned value management, and schedule risk analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with project management software and reporting tools.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification is a plus.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

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Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.