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