Planner/Scheduler IV

Planner/Scheduler IVHouston, TX12 MonthsPrimary Focus: At the senior level of the construction project management family the focus of this position is to take on increasingly challenging assignments that support project requirements, be able to work independently, and able to coordinate the management team for execution alignment. The primary focus of the Project Scheduler is to develop, detail, expand and maintain project schedules for one or more projects managed by the department. The planning and schedule development will be done in conjunction with other stakeholders within the project teams.Specific Accountabilities: Provides logistics/scheduling related technical support and manages project schedules to assigned internal client groups for planning, procurement, development, construction and maintenance activities by: Adhering to enterprise scheduling standards for development and implementation of schedules, ensures standards are current, e.g., Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)Updating, revising, and detailing for schedules as projects progress through development and execution stages, e.g., updating the schedules based on earned-value data from the Field Construction Analysts and other sources of construction tracking and reporting informationAssist with interpreting performance of scheduled activities and communicating issues to the Project Manager, e.g., analyzing the impacts that schedule updates will have on baseline plans, ensuring resource requirements for schedules are incorporated at planning stages and continuously developed through the project lifecycle,Developing and managing schedule performance indicatorsProviding technical advice related to scheduling/planning/logistics. Developing detailed “what-if” schedules as requested to communicate options to the project team, identifying critical path elements and associated logic driven options, etc.Representing the department by providing advice and coordination of internal projects and associated external activities, e.g., customers, partners, consultants, etc.Providing technical and business advice on the preparation and disposition of documents required for project completion, e.g., providing reports, schedules, updates and input as required regarding scheduling and planning for the projectsInterface with the various stakeholders on the project team and other key stakeholders to receive the information required for accurate and timely critical-path management of the project schedules.Scope:Impact of this role is typically confined to the immediate work unit or project, will interact with external stakeholders as needed under the guidance of a senior level employee.Recommendations reviewed for accuracyProvides guidance to junior and intermediate planners/schedulersContacts:Verbal and written communication typically consists of the collection and relay of complex technical facts and analysis of business implicationsRequired to communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical staffReports directly to the Supervisor of Project ControlsWorking Conditions:Office environmentOvernight business or construction field trips may be requiredExpectation to produce required reports and cost data in a timely mannerOccasional travel to field worksite locations. May require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field10+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceAptitude and communications skills related to acting independently as a senior logistics/scheduling professionalAbility to effectively manage and prioritize workload in a fast paced and dynamic environment and resolve issues in a timely mannerPossess an aptitude for successfully building relationships with project staff, internal and external stakeholders.Expert level knowledge of Primavera P6Experience with oil and gas construction projectsApplicant Notices & DisclaimersFor information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here