Senior Scheduler Job at Okland Construction Co., Inc., Houston, TX

  • Okland Construction Co., Inc.
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Description

ABOUT US

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho. 

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences  
We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success  
Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create. 

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY 

At Okland, we believe great projects start with great planning. We're looking for a Senior Construction Scheduler to support our growing portfolio of mission critical projects across Texas, helping teams turn complex construction plans into clear, actionable schedules. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy balancing big-picture strategy with the precision required to manage the details. If you're passionate about driving project success through thoughtful planning and collaborative problem-solving, you'll feel right at home here.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY 

Schedule Development & Planning

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and other scheduling tools to support successful project delivery.
  • Partner with project teams and trade partners to build integrated schedules that align key milestones, sequencing, and project objectives.
  • Support project phasing strategies, construction sequencing, and schedule-based decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Controls & Performance Analysis

  • Monitor project progress, analyze schedule performance, and provide regular forecasts, updates, and risk assessments to project stakeholders.
  • Evaluate schedule impacts related to changes, delays, and other project events, helping teams identify solutions and maintain project goals.
  • Assist with forensic schedule analysis and reporting to support projectdocumentation and issue resolution.

Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

  • Facilitate pull planning sessions and collaborative scheduling workshops that drive alignment across project teams and trade partners.
  • Provide guidance and training on scheduling best practices, helping teams strengthen planning processes and schedule management capabilities.
  • Travel to project sites as needed to validate progress, support field coordination, and ensure schedules accurately reflect project conditions.

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

  • A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling or project management.
  • Proficiency in CPM scheduling theory and tools like Primavera P6.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logic, and production rates.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specs, and engineering documents.
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving and planning .

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture & Recognition  
Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho. 

Pay, Ownership & Retirement  
Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match. 

Benefits & Wellbeing  
Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support. 

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC. 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO STATEMENT

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion. 

VISA & SPONSORSHIP

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, For contractors, Apprenticeship, Internship, H1b, Local area, Work visa

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