Project Planner

Peyton Resource Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy organization in Houston seeks an experienced Project Scheduler/Coordinator to support a portfolio of concurrent projects. The successful candidate will develop and optimize project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project and manage activities across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. They must possess strong expertise in critical path methodology and project dependency management, and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders. This role requires onsite work in Houston 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of project scheduling experience.
• Background in oil & gas, energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated project schedules.
• Manage scheduling activities across ~185 concurrent projects.
• Identify and manage critical path and sequencing.

Skills

Project scheduling

Critical path methodology

Communication skills

Dependency management

Education

High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a fast-paced, commercially driven energy organization seeking an experienced Project Scheduler/Coordinator to support a high-volume portfolio of concurrent projects. This role plays a critical part in accelerating well connections and enabling early production timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Manage scheduling activities across ~185 concurrent projects in a dynamic, commercially driven environment
• Identify and manage critical path, sequencing, and interdependencies to accelerate production timelines
• Perform rapid replanning and schedule adjustments in response to field and operational changes
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and milestone achievement
• Provide schedule analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support decision-making and project acceleration efforts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree
• 8–10+ years of project scheduling experience
• Background in oil & gas, energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects
• Strong expertise in critical path methodology, sequencing, and dependency management
• High proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-change environments

Must be able to work onsite in Houston 4 days a week. Relocation is not provided.