Project Scheduler

About Loenbro

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 do this by taking full ownership on every interaction, delivering multi-scope project excellence, and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners as we enhance and maintain your critical infrastructure. We have a national presence but a local approach—so that every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care. Through their relationship with us and the One Loenbro model, our customers are able to simplify, control, and succeed in the everyday.

 

Job Summary:

 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. This role will work under the direction of the Regional Director of Planning and Controls, with indirect reporting to the Regional Scheduling Manager, to ensure schedules are accurate, compliant with company standards, and effectively integrated into project forecasting and reporting.

The Scheduler partners closely with Project Management, field teams, Estimating, and Finance to maintain high-quality schedules that support on-time and on-budget execution.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 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).

  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

 

Work Environment:

• 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.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

 

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• 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)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

 

Our Core Values

LEAD with Values:

• Live with Integrity – We do the right thing and do what we say, in every Interaction - and practice stewardship to car for the communities where we live & work.
• Exceed Expectations – We anticipate customer needs, deliver Innovative solutions, and dedicate ourselves to creating outcomes that make a real difference.
• Act with Urgency – We take action, adapt seamlessly, and keep projects moving without compromising quality - because our customers priorities are our priorities.
• Deliver Excellence – We combine our passion for quality, our Industry expertise, and our eye for Innovation to make excellence our standard.

Guided by core values, grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro maintains and enhances the industrial infrastructure that betters our families, customers, and local communities.

 

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.