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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- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
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Skills Required
- 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
- Experience with large-scale capital projects
- Familiarity with ERP systems and project controls tools
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
