Job Details

Project Scheduler (Primavera P6)

Department: Project Controls

Reports To: Project Controls Manager

Location: Abilene, TX & Bridgeport, AL (Onsite)

Company: The Newtron Group

About Us

The Newtron Group is one of the largest privately owned specialty electrical construction organizations in the United States and a national leader in Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) services.

With over five decades of experience, Newtron delivers large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects that demand precision, coordination, and innovation. Our Project Controls Department integrates advanced scheduling, cost controls, digital modeling, and data analytics into every phase of project execution—ensuring predictable outcomes and disciplined performance on complex projects.

We are seeking an experienced Primavera P6 Scheduler to join our Project Controls team and support the successful delivery of major industrial and infrastructure projects.

Position Overview

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. This position plays a critical role in planning, forecasting, and tracking performance on large-scale electrical and instrumentation projects.

This is an onsite role that works closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and owners to ensure schedule integrity, transparency, and actionable reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction sequencing, earned value principles, and schedule risk analysis—and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced industrial jobsite environment.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Control

Develop and maintain detailed resource-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6.

Build baseline schedules aligned with contractual milestones, scope, and execution strategy.

Incorporate procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities into integrated project schedules.

Update schedules regularly with field progress and ensure data accuracy.

Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and recovery strategies.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Analyze schedule performance and support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.

Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports for internal leadership and clients.

Generate look-ahead schedules and support short-interval planning efforts.

Evaluate schedule impacts from change orders, delays, and scope modifications.

Support time impact analysis (TIA) and claims documentation as required.

Collaboration & Field Integration

Work directly with project managers, superintendents, and discipline leads to validate sequencing and progress.

Facilitate schedule review meetings and drive accountability for updates.

Support coordination between engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction teams.

Align scheduling practices with The Newtron Group's Project Controls standards and reporting systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

3–7 years of scheduling experience in industrial, infrastructure, or large commercial construction.

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required).

Strong understanding of CPM scheduling principles and critical path analysis.

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction workflows.

Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in electrical and instrumentation construction.

Experience supporting data center, industrial manufacturing, or energy projects.

Familiarity with cost systems, Power BI reporting, or integrated project controls platforms.

PMP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or similar certification (a plus).

Industry: Construction

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Environment: Onsite Project Assignment