Project Scheduler

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated professional responsible for planning and scheduling large/mega projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. This position requires the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under minimal supervision. The role is based in Houston, TX, a vibrant city known for its diverse culture, thriving economy, and dynamic job market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and analyze activities.
• Identify coordination issues where safety and schedule may conflict.
• Develop, monitor, and update schedules by obtaining updates through meetings, construction coordination interviews, and field verification.
• Maintain a complete understanding of Earned Value and Project Productivity.
• Monitor and maintain the change notice/change order management systems. Assist in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.
• Assist clients and teammates in developing construction and contract strategies for project constructability.
• Assist in quantity analysis for estimating purposes.
• Collaborate and communicate with various stakeholders with professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or related field experience.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• 8-12 years of Primavera P6 or similar scheduling experience. Midstream and Downstream experience preferred.
• Experience with large projects, such as petrochemical projects.
• Extensive experience in Major Projects with a growth portfolio of USD 1 Billion.
• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of all engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
• Ability to set priorities and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and correspondence with engineering disciplines and/or contractors.
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of other disciplines' deliverable development for coordination of efforts.
• Understanding of schedule constraints for project controls deliverables.
• Experience in scheduling professional service hours and assessing project controls work quality.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with superiors, peers, and subordinates.
• Ability to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction, adhere to schedules, and follow company policies.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.
• Ability to work as a key member of an integrated project team.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, driving, talking, seeing, hearing, feeling, bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods.
• Regular use of hands for typing, touching, handling, or feeling.
• Occasional walking and climbing or balancing.
• Regular lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Non-traditional hours as needed.
• Travel is required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Drug screen and background check required after an offer has been extended and prior to employment.

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes