About this Project Scheduler role at Ecolab
Ecolab is seeking a Project Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules for manufacturing and construction projects. In this role, you will help ensure projects are completed on time and within scope by coordinating timelines, resources, and milestones across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and startup and commissioning teams.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
- Define work breakdown structures (WBS) and sequence project activities
- Establish baseline schedules and track progress against plan
- Coordinate schedule inputs across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and startup and commissioning teams
- Monitor progress and regularly update schedules
- Identify schedule variances, delays, and impacts to the critical path
- Perform schedule risk analysis and recommend corrective actions
- Generate look-ahead schedules to support short-term execution planning
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams to align schedules
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations and communicate risks, delays, and mitigation strategies
Position Details
- Position is onsite in Plano, TX
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or 10+ years of experience as a Project Scheduler
- 3–5 years of experience in project scheduling within manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments
- Proficiency in scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
- Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
- Knowledge of construction processes and/or manufacturing operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- No immigration sponsorship provided
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale capital projects
- Familiarity with ERP systems and project controls tools
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
Benefits
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
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