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Project Scheduler roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Employers in construction, defense, and infrastructure regularly file LCAs for these positions. The annual H-1B cap and lottery apply, so timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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Location: Hubbard, TX
Position Summary
The Project Scheduler is accountable for the preparation of the schedule, and all required updating and preparation of reports. Responsible for planning and scheduling activities on a variety of environmental remediation, heavy civil and infrastructure, or specialty geotechnical projects. Develop and maintain multi-project integrated master schedules. Ensure schedule reporting is accurate, understandable, and effective. This role directly impacts the scheduling outcome over a broad range of projects in various stages of development and progress. Accountable for analyzing, monitoring, and maintaining the project's progress by preparing and analyzing reports, developing alternative solutions, and driving successful project completion.
Forgen Overview
Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors, and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.
- Develop and maintain resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items, and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects.
- Develop schedule logic and realistic activity durations.
- Analyze available manpower and resources, commodity charts, trends, schedule variations, schedule performance, and schedule forecast.
- Assess the impact(s) of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates.
- Apply vast knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critical path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.
- Resource load by assigning specific resources (such as personnel, equipment, or materials) to various tasks or activities within the project schedule to ensure that the right resources are allocated to the right tasks at the right time, optimizing resource utilization and avoiding overallocation or underallocation.
- Cost load to track and manage project costs over time, ensuring that the project stays within budget.
- Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems.
- May interface with clients, attend regular meetings.
- Build schedules with input from Project Managers including converting MS Project schedules to Primavera.
- Conduct critical path analysis for project schedules.
- Develop and maintain project schedules to support planned outages.
- Schedule work activities, using the Critical Path Maintenance Management System.
- Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
- Two plus years of construction scheduling experience and have previously developed, created, and maintained at least two electronic schedules for projects similar in nature.
- Hands-on experience using Primavera (P6) is required. Primavera training and/or Primavera advanced training preferred.
- Proficient in Excel, Primavera (P6), and project controls software.
- Strong knowledge of construction tech, codes, and standards.
- Familiar with cost control for EPC, JV, Lump Sum, T&M, and Maintenance projects.
- Skilled in resource/cost loading and earned value management.
- Experienced in project planning, scheduling, and critical path analysis.
- Motivated, ethical, and safety-focused.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Team player with ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management and organization.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Uses independent judgment and proactive issue resolution.
- Responsive and customer-focused.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This office-based role requires frequent computer use and effective communication, with occasional travel to project sites as needed. Site visits may involve extended periods of standing or walking and required PPE, with potential exposure to heavy equipment, chemicals, dust, fumes, uneven terrain, and extreme weather.
This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.
Perks and Benefits
Forgen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, bonuses, paid time off, and more. We support a flexible work model for most non-craft positions and provide additional perks like education assistance, wellness programs, and employee awards.
Equal Opportunity
Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.
Privacy Policy
At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use your personal data to manage the recruitment process, including assessing your application, verifying information, and, if applicable, entering into an employment contract. Your information may be shared with authorized third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as background checks, and only where permitted by law. We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your information and retain it only as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, and to withdraw your consent at any time where applicable. For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact hr@forgen.com.
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Forgen is dedicated to building a better future - for generations.
Location: Hubbard, TX
Position Summary
The Project Scheduler is accountable for the preparation of the schedule, and all required updating and preparation of reports. Responsible for planning and scheduling activities on a variety of environmental remediation, heavy civil and infrastructure, or specialty geotechnical projects. Develop and maintain multi-project integrated master schedules. Ensure schedule reporting is accurate, understandable, and effective. This role directly impacts the scheduling outcome over a broad range of projects in various stages of development and progress. Accountable for analyzing, monitoring, and maintaining the project's progress by preparing and analyzing reports, developing alternative solutions, and driving successful project completion.
Forgen Overview
Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors, and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.
- Develop and maintain resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items, and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects.
- Develop schedule logic and realistic activity durations.
- Analyze available manpower and resources, commodity charts, trends, schedule variations, schedule performance, and schedule forecast.
- Assess the impact(s) of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates.
- Apply vast knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critical path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.
- Resource load by assigning specific resources (such as personnel, equipment, or materials) to various tasks or activities within the project schedule to ensure that the right resources are allocated to the right tasks at the right time, optimizing resource utilization and avoiding overallocation or underallocation.
- Cost load to track and manage project costs over time, ensuring that the project stays within budget.
- Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems.
- May interface with clients, attend regular meetings.
- Build schedules with input from Project Managers including converting MS Project schedules to Primavera.
- Conduct critical path analysis for project schedules.
- Develop and maintain project schedules to support planned outages.
- Schedule work activities, using the Critical Path Maintenance Management System.
- Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
- Two plus years of construction scheduling experience and have previously developed, created, and maintained at least two electronic schedules for projects similar in nature.
- Hands-on experience using Primavera (P6) is required. Primavera training and/or Primavera advanced training preferred.
- Proficient in Excel, Primavera (P6), and project controls software.
- Strong knowledge of construction tech, codes, and standards.
- Familiar with cost control for EPC, JV, Lump Sum, T&M, and Maintenance projects.
- Skilled in resource/cost loading and earned value management.
- Experienced in project planning, scheduling, and critical path analysis.
- Motivated, ethical, and safety-focused.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Team player with ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management and organization.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Uses independent judgment and proactive issue resolution.
- Responsive and customer-focused.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This office-based role requires frequent computer use and effective communication, with occasional travel to project sites as needed. Site visits may involve extended periods of standing or walking and required PPE, with potential exposure to heavy equipment, chemicals, dust, fumes, uneven terrain, and extreme weather.
This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.
Perks and Benefits
Forgen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, bonuses, paid time off, and more. We support a flexible work model for most non-craft positions and provide additional perks like education assistance, wellness programs, and employee awards.
Equal Opportunity
Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.
Privacy Policy
At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use your personal data to manage the recruitment process, including assessing your application, verifying information, and, if applicable, entering into an employment contract. Your information may be shared with authorized third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as background checks, and only where permitted by law. We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your information and retain it only as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, and to withdraw your consent at any time where applicable. For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact hr@forgen.com.
California Privacy Policy
Agency Policy
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Match your degree to SOC codes
Project Scheduler roles map to SOC code 11-3012 or 13-1082 depending on the employer's framing. Confirm your degree field aligns with the occupation USCIS will evaluate, since a mismatch between your credentials and the SOC code is a common RFE trigger.
Pull LCA data for scheduler-heavy industries
Defense contractors, engineering firms, and general contractors file the most LCAs for scheduler roles. Search Migrate Mate by job title and industry to identify employers with active H-1B filing history specifically for Project Scheduler and related planning positions.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
Federal contractors and subcontractors are required to use E-Verify, which also signals an established H-1B sponsorship process. Prioritizing these employers reduces the risk of working with HR teams unfamiliar with the LCA certification and I-129 filing timeline.
Check the O*NET profile before interviews
Review the O*NET occupation profile for Project Scheduler to confirm the listed tasks and required knowledge areas match your actual work history. USCIS evaluates whether your duties genuinely require a specialized degree, and the O*NET profile shapes how the specialty occupation argument is built.
Start the H-1B process before your OPT expires
If you're on OPT, your employer must file the H-1B petition by April 1 for an October 1 start date. For roles where cap-gap applies, confirm your offer letter and I-20 are current so USCIS can verify continuous authorization through the transition.
H-1B Visa Project Scheduler: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Scheduler role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer can demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as construction management, civil engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline. The challenge arises when job postings list the degree as preferred rather than required. USCIS evaluates the actual duties performed, so your employer's petition must show the complexity of the scheduling work demands specialized theoretical knowledge, not just software proficiency.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Project Scheduler roles?
Defense contractors, infrastructure engineering firms, construction management companies, and large IT project management consultancies file the most H-1B petitions for Project Scheduler and related planning titles. Federal contractors are especially consistent sponsors because E-Verify enrollment and established HR compliance infrastructure make the H-1B process routine for them. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for these roles on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition for a remote Project Scheduler position?
Yes, but the LCA must list every location where you'll perform work, including your home address if you're working remotely. If you move or your employer changes your work site, an amended LCA and potentially an amended I-129 petition are required. This is a common compliance issue in project-based roles where schedulers are assigned to different job sites throughout a contract.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm reassigned to a different project or client?
A change in work location or a material change in your job duties can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. For Project Schedulers who move between client sites, each new worksite in a different Metropolitan Statistical Area requires a new LCA posting. Failing to file an amendment when required is a compliance violation that affects both your status and your employer's ability to sponsor future workers.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Project Scheduler job seekers?
Project Scheduler roles are subject to the standard H-1B cap of 65,000 slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. USCIS runs the electronic registration lottery in March, and only selected registrants can have petitions filed for an October 1 start date. If you hold a U.S. master's degree in engineering or a related field, you're entered in both lottery pools, which improves your selection odds. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and certain nonprofits can file year-round.