Scheduler (MEP Focus, Primavera P6 Expert)

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and updating project schedules to ensure alignment with general contractor (GC) timelines and overall project objectives.

This role focuses on supporting MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) scopes of work and requires expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6.

The Scheduler partners closely with project management and field teams to provide manpower projections, impact analyses, progress updates, and client-facing schedule reports.

What you’ll do:

+ Preconstruction Analysis and Planning
+ Analyze bid day schedules to assess feasibility and identify potential risks.
+ Prepare interview presentation schedules when necessary.
+ Baseline Schedule Development
+ Build detailed CPM logic schedules with input from Project Management and Supervision teams.
+ Establish a baseline schedule using the GC’s contract schedule as a foundation.
+ Ensure MEP scopes are accurately integrated and logically tied to the GC schedule.
+ Create detailed activities, define sequencing, and consolidate manhour breakdowns for resource loading.
+ Schedule Updates and Maintenance
+ Perform periodic schedule updates (weekly, monthly, or as needed).
+ Update percent completes, note logic changes with accompanying narratives, and track impacts and opportunities.
+ Provide “look-ahead” schedules for near-term planning.
+ Maintain and communicate updated manpower projections.
+ Progress Tracking and Reporting
+ Generate Planned vs.

Earned progress reports to track project health.
+ Analyze GC schedule updates to ensure continued alignment with internal schedules.
+ Prepare and deliver narratives and variance reports for client meetings.
+ Support and Coordination
+ Assist Project Managers in performing schedule impact studies (e.g., delay analysis, resequencing).
+ Conduct periodic jobsite visits to validate schedule progress and gather field data when requested.
+ Perform additional assignments to support project goals and client satisfaction.

What you’ll need to be successful:

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical scheduling information.
+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
+ Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
+ Ability and motivation to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems.
+ Professional, diplomatic, and solutions-oriented mindset.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What you bring to the table:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field — OR — equivalent technical training combined with related construction scheduling experience.
+ 2+ years of construction experience preferred, ideally with exposure to MEP trades and large commercial projects.
+ Prior experience scheduling MEP scopes in a construction environment is highly desirable.
+ Must obtain OSHA 30-hour certification within six (6) months of hire.
+ Employment is contingent upon meeting all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from General Contractors, Owners, or Customers.

YOU Matter

 

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance.

We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations.

In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients.

Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries (https://southlandind.com/) .

This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor (https://brandt.us/mep-construction-services/) in the state.

With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

 

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain.

Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

 

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.

We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

 

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

+ 401(k) Plan
+ Competitive Pay
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
+ Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
+ Disability Income Protection Insurance
+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
+ Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
+ Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers (https://southlandind.com/careers/careers)  or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SouthlandInd)  or LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1408634606883%2Ctas%3ASouthland%20industries%2Cidx%3A2-1-4)  

 

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - Explore Our Culture (https://southlandind.com/culture)

 

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

 

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks.

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**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

 

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