Project Scheduler

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.

Position Details

• 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.

Qualifications 

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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