About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Project Scheduler to join their Belton, TX team. This is a developmental, full-time contract role supporting project scheduling and project controls for heavy civil construction work. The role combines office work with periodic field visits and offers on-the-job training in scheduling systems and CPM methods.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with preparing, updating, and maintaining project schedules and baseline CPM schedules.
• Incorporate subcontractor schedules and coordinate changes into the master project schedule.
• Enter and review activity, resource, and progress data in Primavera P6 and related systems.
• Support preconstruction and estimating with bid/proposal schedules.
• Participate in weekly/monthly schedule update meetings and project-site visits to understand construction sequencing.
• Prepare schedule narratives, progress and milestone reports, and supporting documentation.
• Help maintain schedule files, calendars, coding, and progress records per company standards.
• Identify critical and near-critical activities and flag schedule trends or issues for senior staff.
• Assist with short-term look-aheads and recovery/mitigation schedules when needed.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with project teams and subcontractors.

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Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, engineering, or construction.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 is preferred; training may be provided for qualified candidates.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Understanding of CPM scheduling concepts or a willingness to learn construction sequencing and scheduling procedures.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a professional, collaborative attitude.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed and work in active construction environments (exposure to weather, noise, dust, etc.).

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Internship, co-op, or field experience in heavy civil construction.
• Basic quantity takeoff or estimating experience.
• Prior exposure to project controls workflows and reporting.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $75,795 per year (estimated).
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Stock purchase plan

(Do not rely on this posting alone for exact pay; final compensation is set by the hiring organization.)

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Work Environment & Travel

• Office-based with required periodic visits to active project sites in and around Belton, TX.
• Typical construction site exposures (weather, noise, dust); PPE and safety training provided as required.
• Contract employment with full-time hours.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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