Mechanical - Senior Construction Scheduler

About the job

• Senior Construction Scheduler
• $110,000 to $150,000/year + Per Diem (If Eligible) + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility + Benefits + Career Development Opportunities
• Drive the Plan. Coordinate the Work. Keep Projects Moving Forward.
• The best Schedulers do more than build timelines. They create visibility, align resources, identify risks before they impact execution, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• At RK Industries, you'll play a critical role in supporting engineering, fabrication, and construction operations across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working closely with Project Managers, CAD teams, fabrication shops, field operations, procurement teams, and customers, you'll develop and maintain schedules that drive decision-making and keep projects aligned with key milestones and deliverables.
• You'll help balance manpower forecasting, fabrication flow, procurement activities, and construction sequencing while providing project teams with the information they need to manage risk and optimize performance.
• This is an opportunity to develop advanced scheduling expertise while making a direct impact on project success across some of the industry's most complex and challenging projects.
• What You'll Lead
• Develop, maintain, and manage engineering, fabrication, and construction schedules from project initiation through completion
• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, designers, procurement teams, construction managers, contractors, and project stakeholders to develop detailed project schedules
• Build resource-loaded schedules that include critical activities, major milestones, procurement requirements, approvals, and key project deliverables
• Integrate customer schedules with internal project schedules and provide visibility into schedule impacts and constraints
• Analyze project schedules to identify risks, delays, conflicts, and opportunities for improvement
• Monitor fabrication milestones, design deadlines, procurement activities, and construction progress to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Review customer baseline schedules and schedule updates for accuracy, integrity, and potential impacts to project execution
• Assist project teams in developing acceleration plans and delay mitigation strategies
• Maintain production tracking information and ensure schedule data supports operational planning efforts
• Generate labor forecasting and resource planning reports to support workforce management initiatives
• Participate in weekly project and production meetings to review progress, priorities, and schedule performance
• Prepare schedule reports, presentations, and documentation to support project reviews and risk assessments
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and project controls
• Mentor and support team members in scheduling best practices and planning methodologies
• Provide timely communication and reporting to project stakeholders throughout all phases of execution
• What You Bring
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction, project controls, planning, scheduling, or a related technical role
• Preferred experience in a dedicated scheduling or project controls position
• Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles
• Knowledge of Takt Planning, Last Planner System methodologies, and advanced scheduling techniques
• Experience developing and managing complex project schedules across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to analyze schedule data and identify risks, delays, and performance trends
• Strong understanding of construction processes, specifications, methods, and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
• Knowledge of MEP construction sequencing and predecessor activities preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to influence project outcomes through planning and coordination

• Why Build Your Career at RK
• Build meaningful projects. Support major commercial and industrial projects that shape communities, infrastructure, and critical facilities.
• Become a strategic partner. Help project teams make informed decisions by providing the visibility and planning tools needed for successful execution.
• Build with an integrated team. Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, construction, manufacturing, and procurement professionals across seven specialized business units.
• Expand your expertise. Gain experience in advanced scheduling methodologies, project controls, resource planning, and construction operations.
• Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines long-term stability with exceptional growth opportunities.
• About RK Industries
• RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. Through seven specialized business units, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, innovation, and craftsmanship.
• People join RK because they want to work on complex projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a visible impact on the work being built. Our integrated capabilities create opportunities to learn from multiple disciplines while developing valuable skills that support long-term career success.
• With RK University, accredited apprenticeship programs, competitive benefits, and a strong commitment to community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.
• Your Benefits
• Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount programs
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility
• RK University learning and development opportunities
• Leadership and technical training programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Community involvement opportunities through the RK Foundation

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're ready to help drive project success, develop advanced scheduling expertise, and play a critical role in coordinating complex construction operations, we'd like to talk.
Build the plan. Drive execution. Build your future at RK.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.