Project Scheduler Jobs in Texas
Project Scheduler jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from entry-level coordinators through senior schedulers in construction, energy, aerospace, and defense. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio lead hiring, anchored by large employers like Fluor, Jacobs Engineering, and Bechtel that maintain deep Texas roots and consistent scheduler headcount. The most in-demand specialties are construction scheduling, Primavera P6 programming, and integrated project controls for capital-intensive projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Overview:
Primoris Heavy Civil is currently seeking for a Project Scheduler for our Houston Division to work both in the office and site environments. This role will concentrate on continued development of the Schedule and working closely with project team members, which may include project managers, superintendents, and estimators. His/her first responsibility is to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the project schedule.
JOB DUTIES
- Integrate subcontractor schedule into Master Schedule.
- Perform periodic field site visits and review project progress information, including quantity-based progress and pay estimate reporting, to validate schedule status, maintain accurate percent complete reporting, and support schedule updates.
- Provide timely and accurate updating of project schedules.
- Resource loading and analysis of data into schedules as required – Primavera.
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with project staff.
- Assist in the development of bid and proposal schedules to support preconstruction and estimating efforts.
- Review plans, specifications, and available quantity information, and perform basic quantity takeoffs as needed to support schedule development and duration calculations.
- Development of Baseline Schedules.
- Manages the development of the overall CPM schedule and assures coordination with the Project Superintendent and the procurement schedule with the Project Engineer.
- Monitoring & maintaining the quality of schedule reflection files.
- Assist in weekly / monthly project schedule updates with the project team and Subcontractors.
- Assist in preparing schedule narratives, progress reports, milestone reports, and other supporting documentation for weekly and monthly schedule updates.
- Assist the project team in fragmenting the project schedule when required.
- Provides insight to the Project Manager concerning schedule updates as to critical path and near critical path activities, and other potential issues with the project schedule.
- Assist Project Managers in creating short-term schedules, monitor such schedules to determine impact on master schedule, and help in formulating actions to correct scheduling problems.
- Assist Project Managers in the development of delay claim impacts.
- Assist Project Managers in the development of recovery schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Three (3) to five (5) years of project scheduling experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of Heavy Civil Construction experience.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Perform functions efficiently and accurately with little direct supervision.
- Experience in creating, managing and analyzing construction project schedules.
- Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work well within a deadline driven environment.
- Perform functions efficiently and accurately.
- Professional attitude and always conduct oneself in a positive manner.
- Must respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Must be able to perform in a fast paced, changing environment.
Potential exposure to chemical substances.
Company Overview:
Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
- Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
- 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
- Pet coverage for your furry friends.
- Legal assistance coverage.
- Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project scheduler jobs across Texas.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project required by most Texas employers
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field preferred
- Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification valued
- Experience developing CPM schedules and performing critical path analysis on capital projects
- Familiarity with earned value management and project controls reporting for Texas construction or energy sectors
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, and project owners on Texas sites
Project Scheduler Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project scheduler in Texas?
Most project schedulers in Texas enter through a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field, then build hands-on scheduling experience on capital projects. Texas does not issue a state license specifically for project schedulers, but industry credentials like the AACE International Planning and Scheduling Professional or the PMI Scheduling Professional certification are widely recognized by Texas employers in construction, energy, and defense and meaningfully strengthen a candidate's profile.
How much do project schedulers make in Texas?
Project schedulers in Texas earn a median of about $98,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,460 for the lowest 10% to over $162,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project schedulers in Texas?
Employers hiring project schedulers in Texas right now include Primoris Services Corporation, Quanta Services, and Rosendin Electric, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of large-scale energy, infrastructure, and defense programs means these employers maintain ongoing scheduler needs rather than hiring only for individual projects.
Which Texas cities have the most project scheduler jobs?
Houston, Spring, and Texas have the most project scheduler openings in Texas. Houston dominates due to its dense concentration of energy, petrochemical, and engineering firms running major capital programs, while Dallas draws demand from large commercial construction and corporate real estate development, and San Antonio benefits from sustained defense and military infrastructure work at installations like Joint Base San Antonio.
Are there remote project scheduler jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since project schedulers on active construction or energy sites are often expected on-site to coordinate with field teams. About 60% of project scheduler openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The tasks most suited to remote work are schedule development, progress reporting, and Primavera P6 updates, while site walks and contractor coordination typically require physical presence.
How can I get hired as a project scheduler in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a project controls coordinator or scheduler assistant role, which large Texas-based engineering and construction firms like Fluor, Turner Construction, and Zachry Group post as stepping-stone positions. Building proficiency in Primavera P6 through a community college course or self-study, earning an AACE student membership, and completing an internship with a Texas engineering firm or energy operator gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to entry-level scheduler openings in Houston or Dallas.
Where can I find and apply to project scheduler jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to project scheduler jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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