Transportation Planner

POSITTION: Execution Planning / Schedule Engineer LOCATION: Houston, TX TYPE: Contract / On-site Main Function: Responsible for developing a confidential project schedule, integrating multiple internal and external deliverables / plans and maintain a schedule (level 1 – 3) across a program of work comprised of multiple interdependent projects. The role ensures alignment between scope, schedule, anticipated/projected/delivered value, enabling informed decision-making and proactive management and governance of the program’s performance. Tasks & Responsibilities: Develop a detailed project schedule Rolls up detailed schedule to level 1 schedule, presenting critical path and key schedule opportunities / challenges to senior management Manages and reports on project milestones and stewards individual project managers’ performance on schedule adherence and value capture Oversees project governance activities, including stakeholder meetings, gating processes, communication efforts; liaises with overall project and program managers on Program activities Establishes and stewards traditional schedule processes (Management of Change, monthly planning report preparation, etc.) Engages with project management tools (Primavera, SmartSheet, excel) to build visualizations to support project stewardship Serves as a champion for improving project velocity and value delivery Uses critical thinking to influence schedule and value delivery Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management 5+ years of previous experience in closely related positions (Project Planning and Scheduling.) Fluent in project management software with proven ability to quickly come up to speed on SmartSheet (our chosen tool) Outstanding communication and presentation skills Able to identify schedule opportunities and vulnerabilities and make recommendations for Project Management Back #J-18808-Ljbffr