Senior Project Scheduler

Senior Project Scheduler

JOB-10047628

Anticipated Start Date October 6, 2026 Location Houston, TX Type of Employment Contract Employer Info Our client is a world leader in gases, technologies, and services used in many industries and for Health purposes. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy. With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. This client also hires many of their full-time employees through temporary agencies, so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for career advancement once full-time with our client and provide excellent benefits to their full-time employees. Job Summary The Senior Project Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, and progress reporting in support of department standards, proposals, and projects. Duties will typically be performed within an office setting during the Proposal and Engineering phases and then on-site during Construction and Commissioning for local projects. Out-of-town projects may require periodic site visits. Job Description General: Provide necessary information for establishing time objectives to meet project requirements Coordinate client, engineering, and operations interfaces to ensure smooth and timely flow of information Provide project management with information pertinent to the control of the project Basics: Develop, maintain, and communicate the project time schedule Use the project time schedule to drive the execution and timely completion of the project Work in accordance with the company scheduling procedures and requirements Capture REX (Return of Experience) to promote continuous improvement Contribute actively to the knowledge exchange within the Scheduling Team Support the Scheduling Manager with Departmental improvements within the Center (revision of procedures, development of new templates, deployment of Power Bi, etc). Proposal Phase: Participate in the execution strategy and develop the frame schedule Challenge the duration and sequence of development/constructability Prepare the Basis of Schedule, including clear and specific assumptions Prepare the Project Schedule Execution Plan Utilize REX analysis and knowledge for support during the client negotiation phase Project Baseline: Establish, maintain, and follow up on plans and progress in accordance with internal procedures Develop baseline progress schedule using existing templates and/or reference projects Revise and/or assign activity codes & WBS structure for baseline progress schedule Revise and/or develop required layouts for baseline progress schedule Revise and/or assign resources for baseline progress schedule Revise and/or load manhours, quantities, and cost into baseline progress schedule Develop baseline progress curves using both early and late finish dates Develop progress measurement tables for tracking of deliverables &/or quantities installed Prepare SMART presentations to discuss, summarize, and validate the planning assumptions and basis Project Execution: Collect progress status from client, engineering, operations, suppliers, and third-party entities Assist the technical team with internal schedules to control and monitor key tasks. Prepare forecast schedules based on actual project status and anticipated evolution Track the internal and external milestones versus the contract, target, and previous forecast Update progress curves using both earned and remaining (forecast) values Analyze critical path(s), schedule variances, progress trends, and resource allocation Develop and implement solutions / mitigation strategies for identified critical scenarios / problems Communicate status and analysis to project team via schedule layouts, written narrative, and briefings Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports Keep a record of changes to the schedules via backup copy and “Maintain Baseline” function in P6 Update the Bases of Schedule, including mitigation actions taken in the monthly update Construction: Assist the site manager and subcontractor manager with planning Perform quantity takeoffs Confirm local rates of production for determination of budget manhours Refine standard Schedule Specification for each ITB (Invitation to Bid) Review subcontractor schedules for adherence to project specifications and need dates Understand and challenge the subcontractors' plans before implementation into the main schedule Import subcontractor schedules into the master progress schedule and make necessary logic ties Walk jobsite and evaluate physical progress Review accuracy of subcontractor schedule updates and adherence to their initial plan Analyze subcontractor claims for delay and associated mitigation/recovery plans Incorporate contract changes into the master progress schedule Prepare schedules as requested or in anticipation, proposing scenarios and what-if simulations Back up all planning-related as-builts and Lessons Learned to ensure benchmark and handover Skills Required Minimum 10 years’ experience in EPC Project Scheduling Large project experience preferred Experience with Physical Progress and Earned Value measurement systems Understand basic workflows for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Ability to read and understand Plot Plans, PFDs, P&IDs, One-Line Diagrams Ability to balance strategic (big picture) thinking with tactical application (detail-oriented) Ability to work effectively on multiple projects with competing priorities Ability to meet deadlines and fulfill customer requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation delivery to large/small groups Strong business partnering skills to lead, influence, and drive behavior change without formal authority Flexible with regards to travel (subject to individual project needs) Proficient with Primavera P6 scheduling software, including multi-file group projects Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Outlook Education/Training/Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience High School Diploma or GED Additional Requirements Must be able to pass a drug screening and criminal background check Pay Rate/Salary $75.00-80.00/hr. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr GAS GLOBAL SERVICES