Primavera P6 Scheduler

Austin, TX Area | Hybrid Schedule | Contract-to-Hire

$65-$70/hr

Join a High-Growth Data Center Construction Program

An established and rapidly growing infrastructure solutions provider is seeking a skilled Primavera P6 Scheduler to support one of the largest data center construction projects in Texas. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside project leadership, field operations, General Contractors, and subcontractors while helping drive successful project execution through effective scheduling and project controls.

This is an excellent opportunity for a scheduling professional who thrives in complex construction environments and wants to contribute to large-scale, mission-critical projects with long-term growth potential.

Position Overview

The P6 Scheduler will work closely with Project Managers and field leadership to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules that accurately reflect scope, resources, milestones, and construction progress. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring schedule accuracy, forecasting project outcomes, identifying risks, and supporting project delivery objectives.

During the first six months, the Scheduler will spend substantial time onsite collaborating directly with project stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of project activities, constraints, and work sequencing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedules for large-scale construction projects.
• Create comprehensive project timelines that effectively manage labor, materials, resources, and construction activities.
• Coordinate directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, General Contractors, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Monitor workload distribution, customer deliveries, and installation progress against project milestones.
• Perform schedule updates, progress measurements, and critical path analysis.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and conflicts while recommending corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Maintain project calendars from project startup through final completion.
• Analyze schedule performance and provide forecasting data to project leadership.
• Prepare supporting documentation and schedule metrics for weekly and monthly project reporting.
• Review blueprints, specifications, and technical documents to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Assist in implementing scheduling best practices and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Present schedule updates and project status information to key stakeholders.
• Learn and utilize internal project management systems and reporting tools.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Primavera P6 scheduling experience.
• Experience supporting schedules within data center construction, commercial construction, mission-critical facilities, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles.
• Experience developing, updating, and maintaining complex project schedules.
• Proven ability to identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Data center construction projects.
• Resource loading and labor forecasting.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and maintenance.
• Schedule node hierarchy and milestone management.
• Schedule recovery planning and forecasting.
• Experience collaborating with General Contractors and field operations teams.
• Building project schedules from the ground up, including baseline development and Engineering Task Schedule (ETS) creation.

Technical Skills

• Oracle Primavera P6
• Construction Scheduling
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Project Controls
• Resource Loading
• Earned Value Reporting
• Milestone Tracking
• WBS Development
• Schedule Forecasting
• Construction Project Management

Work Environment

This role follows a hybrid schedule and is based within the Central Texas region. Candidates should expect to spend significant time onsite during the first six months supporting field operations and coordinating directly with project stakeholders on an active data center construction project.

Following the onboarding period, work arrangements may offer additional flexibility while continuing to support project requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

$65.00-$70.00 per hour

6-Month Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Long-Term Career Growth Potential

Opportunity to Support a Major Data Center Construction Program

Exposure to Industry-Leading Project Controls Practices

High Visibility with Project and Construction Leadership

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a proactive scheduling professional who can confidently build and manage project schedules, communicate effectively with field and executive teams, and provide actionable schedule intelligence that supports successful project delivery. Experience in data center or large-scale construction environments is highly preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on one of the largest data center developments in Texas.
• Join a company experiencing significant organizational growth.
• Gain exposure to mission-critical construction projects.
• Collaborate with experienced project controls and construction professionals.
• Opportunity for long-term employment and career advancement following the contract period.

Interview Topics

Qualified candidates should be prepared to discuss:

• Primavera P6 versions utilized
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Schedule levels and node structures
• WBS development and schedule summaries
• Resource loading methodologies
• Earned value reporting
• Open-ended activities and schedule integrity
• Milestone relationships and activity tracking
• Building schedules from project inception
• Weekly forecasting and reporting practices
• Schedule recovery planning and risk management

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Austin, TX.