Lead Specialist, Planning and Scheduling

Vacancy Overview Lead Specialist, Planning and Scheduling (Engineering & Construction) Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled. Position Overview We are currently looking for a Lead Specialist, Planning and Scheduling to work in Houston, TX, for a major LNG client on an initial 1-year assignment likely to be extended. The Lead Specialist, Planning & Scheduling within the client’s Engineering & Construction team is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and overseeing the engineering & construction project’s schedules, providing technical support to the engineering and management teams during the early Project Development and Execution projects (Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), and Start-Up) phases of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Development, Pipelines, Gas Compression Facility, Gas Metering Station, and similar Engineering & Construction projects, as needed. Under the general guidance of the Senior Director, Engineering & Construction Project Services, the Lead Specialist, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering & Construction will assist in monitoring and forecasting integrated engineering and construction schedules and generally assist in the effective and efficient use of time resources, reviewing contractors’ schedule updates, performing project engineering schedule risk assessments & benchmarking, and schedules’ quality assurance during any project stage. This position will be expected to develop engineering & construction schedules (Timelines) required for reporting, generation of what-if scenarios, and evaluation of feasibilities & concept studies, front end engineering design (FEED), in the early Project Stages. During the Execution stage this position will compile and input detailed schedule information with sound logic into a computer software program. This information is required for schedule data verification and assessment to determine if a proposed project is timely and viable, or to assess contractor’s bids. The Lead Specialist, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering & Construction will be located at the client’s Houston offices providing support on various engineering development project studies & reviews and could also be required to assist the Execution teams in the Contractor’s office overseeing the Engineering & Procurement schedules quality & integrity validation as well as the construction schedule with possible construction site visits. Duties And Responsibilities Supports the development, implements, and follows the Planning & Scheduling, Engineering & Construction best practices, procedures, and guidelines to be used in the development of the client projects’ schedules Provide the necessary EPC schedules to ensure the development of proper estimates and studies within a project stage and for final investment decision Participates in Contractor’s technical schedules kick‑off meeting to establish all deliverables, including WBS, basis of schedule deliverable, reports, detail of schedule alignment, and schedule review timeline Keeps the engagement with the contractor’s Construction Planning & Scheduling Engineers during the EPC project schedule development process to ensure all the schedule information is complete and technically accurate Assess engineering and construction projects progress performance against plan to promptly advise leadership on the appropriate action as well as technical evaluation of critical path(s) Prepare Look‑ahead reports to ensure readiness to progress forward works Ensure the preparation and develop the interface schedule across engineering, procurement, and construction scopes of work Make recommendations on project direction and technical scope. Verify the identification of all required activities to complete the Project Scope of Work and support the Project team on setting up project’s WBS Comprehensive understanding EPC project coding structures on projects Develop and keep update on EPC schedule benchmarks Implement technical project risk assessment, EPC project planning & scheduling standards and procedures that 1) conform to corporate requirements, 2) align with best practices and 2) contribute to project success Develop, technical and commercial risks and/or validate EPC schedules for the client Business Development, Operations & Maintenance and/or Engineering & Construction Teams, as may be needed Execute assessment of EPC schedule risks and determine ranges and contingencies with or without contractor's schedule Ensure proper application of engineering & construction risk management standards, including regular updates of the project risk register Assist with validation of EPC Contractor’s Change Orders, impacting the schedule Influence Engineering & Construction Project Services process to enable consistent and accurate data collection and organize with other team members to enhance schedule performance Review and confirm the adequacy of EPC Contractor's Project Execution Plan with respect to the schedule Produce monthly/weekly EPC project status reports as requested by the Senior Director, Engineering & Construction Project Services Support the development of internal management & technical Board presentations Understand contract strategy development and pros/cons of different strategies Support other Engineering & Construction Project Controls/Services team members and the Engineering & Construction Project Management Function, as needed; especially in project‑managing departmental initiatives that may be needed from time to time Maintain the technical LNG project historical & ongoing schedule data report, as well as the Projects Portfolio Summary (Timelines / Milestones) Report Develop and maintain relationships with the applicable Technical & Commercial Functional teams of the client Provide input to appropriated corporate initiatives, as needed Participate in Technical & Commercial Functional Assurance reviews Maintain Contractors’ adherence to all project Engineering & Construction schedules’ agreements and conditions Displays ability as a quick learner and clear, concise communicator Displays exceptional interpersonal skills, bringing a balance of technology, challenge and encouragement that contribute to an invigorating and positive work environment Provides engineering functional expertise to the team; is a trusted practitioner sought out by peers and management for functional knowledge Plans and delivers the Integrated EPC Project Schedule, fully integrated with the work of other client’s team members in the same or other disciplines or functions Can work on and solve complex technical problems with expertise and gravitas, and with limited to no direct supervision Effectively communicates results of technical work and is receptive to other ideas Meets stated Engineering & Construction planning & scheduling deliverables deadlines with high quality and accurate results Keep the client’s Functional Manager, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering & Construction informed of any schedule impacts due to contract issues and any effects on other project tasks & activities Education Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field required. Experience Minimum of ten (10) continuous years in an engineering and/or construction project controls environment, preferably within an oil and gas operating company and/or engineering and construction company. FERC experience and knowledge preferred. Exposure to all phases of Engineering & Construction projects, from inception through project close out. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of Planning & Scheduling, Engineering & Construction functions, processes, and procedures as they apply to EPC projects, including both home office and field construction. Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction activities, schedule logic/interrelationships, engineering & construction reports, and procedures in the oil and gas industry. Proficient in time estimating, project schedule's benchmarking development, oil and gas industry standard technical language, word‑processing, computational spreadsheet software, as well as hands on in computer‑based scheduling software like Primavera Project Planner, Primavera Risk Assessment (PRA/Acumen Risk), Microsoft Project, Acumen Fuse, Milestones Professional, Microsoft Office Timelines, among others. Superior knowledge of standard EPC contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, not‑to‑exceed Computer literate, including learning and experience in word processing, spreadsheets and typical office packages, and basic computer literacy Knowledge and proficiency in engineering and construction Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques, development, tracking, analyzing, updating, forecasting, and reporting Knowledge and hands on experience in engineering & construction scheduling software applications Knowledge and skilled in construction planning and schedule control functions including deterministic and probabilistic schedule development, engineering schedule analytics, construction time forecasting, and plan vs. actual variance reporting. Detail‑oriented and effective time management and organizational skills Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Organized and able to manage multiple Engineering & Construction activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy Computer literate with typical office packages and basic computer literacy and the ability to learn new software and applications Engineering & Construction Schedule risk assessment skills, including probabilistic range analysis Strategic planning and business analytical skills Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, technical scope development, relationship management, influencing and communication skills Demonstrated interpersonal/teambuilding, and emotional intelligence skills Experience working in an Engineering & Construction project environment operated by others, as well as with operated projects implementation under strict HSE Protocols #J-18808-Ljbffr Airswift