Corporate Construction Scheduler

About CEC Energy Services

CEC Energy Services is a self-perform electrical construction and industrial services company operating across energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure markets. We execute complex, capital-intensive work where safety, reliability, and execution discipline matter. Our projects support the systems people and industries rely on, including power generation and distribution, industrial facilities, digital infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies such as solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

CEC operates in environments where margins are earned through planning, coordination, and disciplined execution, not heroics. We partner with customers who expect professionalism, transparency, and accountability, and we hold ourselves to the same standard.

Our Culture (STRIVE©)

CEC’s culture is built around STRIVE©: Safety, Teamwork, Reliability, Integrity, Versatility, and Execution. These are not slogans. They define how we operate and how decisions get made.

Safety comes first. We do not trade safety for schedule, margin, or convenience. Leaders are expected to plan work safely, enforce standards, and stop work when conditions are not right.

Teamwork means respecting the people doing the work and collaborating across the field, project, and office. We succeed through coordinated effort, clear roles, and shared accountability, not heroics.

Reliability is about doing what we say we will Commitments matter. Plans are realistic, promises are kept, and issues are surfaced early when conditions change.

Integrity guides how we work with customers,

partners, and each other. We defend our scope, honor our contracts, tell the truth, and address problems directly.

Versatility means adapting to changing conditions without losing discipline. Our projects are complex and We adjust plans thoughtfully and decisively as reality changes.

Execution is how we We plan the work, work the plan, measure performance, and correct early. Results matter, and accountability follows responsibility.

Role Summary

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting integrated project schedules to support disciplined execution across CEC’s electrical construction projects. This role partners with Project Managers and field leadership to ensure schedules are accurate, logical, and aligned with contractual milestones.

The Project Scheduler is accountable for schedule integrity.

Core Accountability

The Project Schedular is directly accountable for:

Maintain accurate, logic-driven project schedules aligned to contract requirements

Lead schedule updates and reporting cadence

Identify critical path and schedule risks

Support forecasting and recovery planning

Maintain schedule documentation and change tracking discipline

Execution Responsibilities

Develop baseline schedules aligned with estimate assumptions and execution plans

Maintain CPM schedules with proper logic ties and measurable progress tracking

Lead weekly/bi-weekly schedule update cycles

Identify critical path and near-critical activities

Produce look-ahead schedules and milestone reports

Support recovery plans when performance deviates from plan

Document delays and impacts to support change management

Coordinate schedule integration across subcontractors and vendors

Leadership & Standards

Set the standard for schedule discipline, logic integrity, and reporting accuracy

Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive proactive planning and execution visibility

Maintain professionalism and clarity in customer-facing schedule reviews

Model STRIVE© values with safety and quality as non-negotiable

Experience & Qualifications

Track A – Degree Path

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field 3+ years of scheduling or project controls experience

Track B – Experience Path

5+ years of progressive scheduling experience in electrical or industrial construction

Required Experience & Qualifications (Regardless of Track)

Experience building and maintaining CPM schedules

Proficiency in Primavera P6 preferred (MS Project acceptable)

Understanding of construction sequencing and self-perform work

Strong communication and documentation skills

Ability to identify and communicate schedule risk early

Professional Discipline

Formal project management training or certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred

Candidates without certification must demonstrate consistent use of disciplined project controls, forecasting, and commercial management in prior roles

Measures of Success

Schedule accuracy and reliability

Timeliness of updates and reporting

Early identification of schedule risks

Positive feedback from project teams and customers

Working Conditions

Combination of office and field environments

Extended hours as required by project demands

Work safely in active construction environments

Employment Conditions

Subject to satisfactory background check, drug/alcohol screening, and MVR review

Must have a Valid Driver’s License

May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays

Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures

Compensation & Benefits

Base Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated capability.

Performance Incentives: Eligibility for performance-based incentives tied to project outcomes, including margin performance, forecast accuracy, cash flow execution, safety, and quality.

Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options available for employees and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits: Participation in the company 401(k) plan, including employer matching, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and paid time off policies consistent with role responsibilities and business needs.