We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidates for the Project Scheduler role, which is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules.
Essential Functions & Duties Include:
- Perform routine schedule analysis, help identify potential delays, and participate in meetings to support timely project delivery.
- Develop, maintain, and update project schedules for District projects in accordance with District scheduling procedures.
- Assist in integrating schedules from engineering firms and contractors into the master project schedule.
- Create clear schedule reports and layouts for project stakeholders.
- Receive and eventually provide desk-side support and mentoring to Project Managers and team members on scheduling best practices.
- Contribute to process improvements and scheduling policy development.
- Attend department staff meetings, meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.
- Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.
- Assist with department projects, as needed.
- Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
Benefits:
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
Qualifications:
- Requires a high school graduate or equivalent.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in project scheduling or project controls.
- Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Relevant certifications or coursework will also be considered.
- Two years of experience may be allowed for each year of education if in the same field.
- Understanding of project delivery life cycles (construction, engineering, or infrastructure preferred).
- Any experience with public sector or grant-funded projects is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and visual/data).
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and MS Project.
- Basic knowledge of Primavera P6.
- High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
