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Project Scheduler

Houston, TXOtherOnsite5+ YOE
Summary

Develops and maintains integrated project schedules for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning using Primavera P6. Performs critical path analysis, risk assessment, and progress reporting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software.
  • Prepare baseline schedules aligned with project scope, execution strategy, and milestones.
  • Monitor project progress and update schedules based on field data and contractor inputs.
  • Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery opportunities.
  • Support planning workshops, look-ahead schedules, and turnaround/shutdown planning activities.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
  • Prepare schedule performance reports, KPIs, and executive-level presentations.
  • Analyze schedule variances and provide mitigation and recovery recommendations.
  • Ensure schedules comply with company procedures and AACE recommended practices.
  • Support earned value management (EVM) and integrated cost/schedule reporting when applicable.
  • Participate in risk assessments and scenario analysis to support project decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of project scheduling experience in industrial, mining, energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6.
  • Knowledge of CPM scheduling techniques and project controls principles.
  • Familiarity with AACE, PMI, and EPC project execution methodologies.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Key Competencies

  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong collaboration and leadership skills.
Skills
Primavera P6CPM schedulingProject controlsAACE practicesEarned value managementEPC methodologiesRisk analysisSchedule variance analysisKPI reportingProject planning