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Project Controls Scheduler

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Project Controls Scheduler
Overview
TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to support capital engineering and industrial projects within a dynamic project execution environment.
This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced scheduling professional who enjoys transforming complex project data into actionable plans, identifying risks before they become issues, and helping project teams stay aligned with critical milestones and delivery objectives.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction projects within the oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial sectors and possess strong expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling and project controls best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Project Scheduling & Controls
  • Develop, maintain, and update fully resourced, logic-driven project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Establish baseline schedules through Interactive Planning (IAP) sessions and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Monitor project progress against approved schedules and performance targets.
  • Track project milestones and support forecasting activities.
  • Ensure schedules accurately reflect engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project delivery activities.
Schedule Analysis & Risk Management
  • Identify schedule risks, constraints, and critical path impacts.
  • Provide early warning notifications and recommend recovery plans when schedule deviations occur.
  • Conduct schedule performance analysis and trend reporting.
  • Lead schedule risk assessments and planning workshops.
  • Support proactive project decision-making through schedule forecasting and scenario analysis.
Reporting & Performance Measurement
  • Prepare project controls reports and schedule updates for project teams and leadership.
  • Generate:
    • KPI reports
    • S-Curves
    • Resource histograms
    • Progress reports
    • Schedule variance analyses
  • Present schedule data and project status information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Project Coordination
  • Serve as the primary scheduling resource for:
    • Project Managers
    • Engineering teams
    • Procurement professionals
    • Clients
    • Vendors
    • Contractors
  • Facilitate project controls meetings related to schedule performance and progress tracking.
  • Ensure alignment between project execution plans and schedule deliverables.
Change Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Support project change management processes and schedule impact evaluations.
  • Ensure compliance with project controls standards and client requirements.
  • Capture and implement lessons learned.
  • Promote project controls best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Experience
  • Minimum 8+ years of scheduling and/or project controls experience.
  • Minimum 3+ years supporting engineering projects within:
    • Oil & Gas
    • Refining
    • Petrochemical
    • Energy
    • Heavy Industrial environments
Scheduling Expertise
  • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6.
  • Experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Engineering deliverables
    • Procurement activities
    • Permitting processes
    • Construction execution
    • Commissioning activities
    • Stage-gate project delivery processes
Professional Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret and present complex project data to diverse audiences.
  • Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in schedule-driven project environments.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in:
    • Engineering
    • Construction Management
    • Project Management
    • Related Technical Discipline
Certifications
Preferred certifications include:
  • PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional)
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • AACE International Certifications
Additional Experience
  • Experience serving in a senior or lead scheduler role.
  • Experience supporting capital engineering projects.
  • Refinery and industrial project experience strongly preferred.
  • EPC/EPCM project experience highly desirable.
Work Schedule
  • Flexible work arrangement available.
  • Remote candidates will be considered.
  • Hybrid schedule may be available depending on location and project requirements.
  • Every other Friday off.
  • Collaboration with project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Travel Requirements
  • Local travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.
  • Approximately one day per week may be required for project meetings.
  • Less than 10% overnight travel.
Additional Requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC Card.
  • Ability to obtain required site-specific safety certifications and badges.
  • HHFT Safety Training certification or ability to obtain.
  • Successful completion of background screening.
  • Participation in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing programs.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers the chance to play a critical role in the successful execution of capital projects by providing the scheduling expertise, risk visibility, and project controls leadership needed to drive outcomes. You'll work closely with project managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders while helping deliver complex industrial projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here
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