Project Scheduler

Loenbro is a trusted, long‑term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication, and our vertical market focus spans all industries. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex, so that our clients gain clarity and control in construction and maintenance. We take full ownership on every interaction, delivering multi‑scope project excellence and fostering long‑standing relationships with our partners to enhance and maintain critical infrastructure.

The Project Scheduler is a key member of the Project Controls team responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules to support successful project delivery. The role works under the direction of the Regional Director of Planning and Controls, with indirect reporting to the Regional Scheduling Manager, ensuring schedules are accurate, compliant with company standards, and integrated into project forecasting and reporting.

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 across all phases (engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning).
• Apply company scheduling Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and templates to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Create baseline schedules, including logic‑driven critical paths, resource loading, and cost‑loading where required.
• Perform schedule updates, progress measurement, and variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support monthly project controls processes by providing schedule inputs for earned value analysis, forecasting, and reporting cycles.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to validate progress, durations, sequencing, and resource requirements.
• Assist in developing recovery schedules and mitigation plans for delayed or at‑risk projects.
• Integrate schedule data with cost systems and reporting tools to ensure alignment between schedule, budget, and progress.
• Participate in schedule reviews, audits, and health checks; address findings with corrective actions.
• Support estimating and preconstruction teams by developing preliminary schedules, timelines, and sequencing strategies.
• Maintain schedule documentation, including assumptions, constraints, and change logs.
• Assist in refining and improving scheduling processes, templates, and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge‑sharing support to junior planners or new team members (for more experienced candidates).

• 3–12 years of experience in construction scheduling or project controls, preferably in industrial, energy, or heavy construction environments.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (required); familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar tools is a plus.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling principles, including critical path analysis, float management, and logic development.
• Experience updating schedules and performing progress tracking and delay analysis.
• Understanding of construction workflows, sequencing, and field operations.
• Familiarity with cost integration, earned value management, and schedule‑driven forecasting concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams and field personnel.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company background requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or a related field.
• Experience supporting industrial or electrical construction projects.
• Familiarity with cost systems (e.g., HCSS, ERP systems) and their integration with scheduling tools.
• Exposure to schedule risk analysis, resource forecasting, and recovery planning techniques.

Professional certification such as PMI-SP or AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) is a plus.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
• Outdoor industrial sites with exposure to weather extremes.
• Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.
• Travel requirements: up to 10% of time.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.