Lead Planner/Scheduler

RPT Alliance LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Job summary

Bowman seeks a Lead Planner/Scheduler in Houston, TX to guide planning and scheduling for oil & gas projects. You will manage EPS, WBS, calendars, and baselines, coordinating with teams and contractors to ensure accurate forecasting and change control.

You will mentor junior planners, drive continuous improvements, and provide risk analysis inputs to CSRA efforts while communicating with stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in planning/scheduling for oil and gas or equivalent complex projects.
• Primavera P6 proficiency and strong scheduling controls are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning/scheduling across multiple projects and programs.
• Develop schedules, WBS, EPS, activity calendars, and resource codes.
• Coordinate with Project Team and external partners for baselines and changes.
• Provide updates, variance analysis, and CSRA inputs.
• Mentor junior planners and drive process improvements.

Skills

Scheduling concepts

Resource loading

Team leadership

Project controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Technical

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Dynamics 365

MS Office

Omega 365 Pims

Power BI

Job description

RPT Alliance, a Bowman company has an opportunity for a Lead Planner/Scheduler, Oil & Gas to join the team in Houston, TX.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Provide technical and non-technical support to all project activities with respect to planning/scheduling, resource loading/leveling, and schedule baseline variance analysis for all projects.

Responsibilities

• Expert with standard planning and scheduling methodologies and tools.
• Prepare plans and schedules for large and complex projects or multiple projects.
• Obtain Project Team buy-in/approval of all documented schedule assumptions and baselines.
• Ensure all changes to schedule baselines are approved prior to execution, as necessary.
• Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
• Facilitate planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies.
• Creation, assignment, and maintenance of schedule EPS, WBS, Activity Calendars, Activity Codes, Global Changes, and Resources
• Review, challenge, and incorporate external supplier/contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule.
• Validate schedule forecast accuracy, productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation.
• Provide all necessary inputs for and actively participate in Cost and Schedule Risk Assessments (CSRA).
• Assess schedule irregularities/trends to suggest acceleration opportunities and corrective actions.
• Responsible for project progress measurement including reporting and schedule integration.
• Develop and implement planning/scheduling processes and procedures.
• Develop and maintain schedule benchmarking system.
• Coach and mentor junior Planner/Schedulers in industry best practices/processes.
• Lead a team of schedulers across multiple projects/programs.
• Coordinate with and foster open lines of communication amongst all Project Team members.
• Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or Technical required.
• Seven or more (7+) years of experience.
• Primavera P6 experience required.
• Resource Loading experience required.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring a team is highly preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of project control functions, ERP systems and tools such as MS Dynamics 365, MS Office.
• Experience with Omega 365 Pims and Power BI preferred.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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