Planner

Fluor Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp in Houston is seeking a Planner / Scheduler to perform Planning & Scheduling activities for a large EPC project. You will provide technical and administrative direction within a team of Planning & Scheduling specialists, collaborating with client representatives, Fluor management and functional leads.

The role requires updating schedules, evaluating deviations, and maintaining integration with control level schedules; travel may be required for project assignments.

Qualifications

• Planning and scheduling knowledge for large EPC projects.
• Ability to communicate with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Understanding of project controls and scheduling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Updating the project schedule periodically in line with the project controls reporting plan.
• Evaluating impacts from deviations according to change management processes.
• Maintaining schedules for approved changes after baselines.
• Coordinating with discipline leads for schedule integration.
• Analyzing adherence to the schedule and flagging deviations.
• Preparing what-if schedule scenarios to support mitigations.
• Producing schedule deliverables for internal and external reporting.
• Initiating re-baselines after forecasted triggering events.
• Participating in Schedule Risk Analysis throughout the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Communication

Project Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree or global equivalent

Job description

Job details

Posted 04 September 2026

Start date 20 August 2026

Salary Range USD

70

• 90

per Hour

Location Houston

Job type Contract

Discipline Government/ Public Sector

Reference 169753

Job Function AB

Job Abbrev Code : 15AA28 Project Controls Specialist I

Job Title : Planner / Scheduler

Pay Scale Group : 17

Job Description :

This position is responsible for performing Planning & Scheduling activities for a Large EPC project. This role is responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching in a team of Planning & Scheduling specialists. Acting as a resource on a project team, the role will require collaboration at all levels, including: client representatives, Fluor management and functional leads.

• Updating of the project schedule periodically in line with the approved Project Controls Reporting Plan
• Evaluation of impacts from deviations identified according to the project change management process
• Maintenance of the schedule for all approved changes after baseline in line with the project change management project.
• Coordination with discipline leads for maintaining the integration between the project schedule and control level schedules.
• Performance of analyses for monitoring adherence to the schedule, including flagging and communication of deviations to the baseline.
• Preparation of schedule what-if scenarios as required to support the implementation of proposed mitigations and accelerations
• Preparation of schedule deliverables in support of internal and external project reporting needs
• Initiation of a schedule re-baseline process if actioned after any of the forecasted triggering events has been triggered.
• Participate in Schedule Risk Analysis effort throughout project
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements :

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eight (8) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements :

• Participate in the development and implementation of training courses and mentoring of Project Controls personnel
• Support and actively participate in Fluor Project Controls Global Initiatives

Preferred Qualifications :

• EPC Experience
• Experience as a Planner & Scheduler for a large-sized project
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally for project assignments and in support of business related matters

Job Abbrev Code : 15AA28 Project Controls Specialist I

Job Title : Planner / Scheduler

Pay Scale Group : 17

Job Description :

This position is responsible for performing Planning & Scheduling activities for a Large EPC project. This role is responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching in a team of Planning & Scheduling specialists. Acting as a resource on a project team, the role will require collaboration at all levels, including: client representatives, Fluor management and functional leads.

• Updating of the project schedule periodically in line with the approved Project Controls Reporting Plan
• Evaluation of impacts from deviations identified according to the project change management process
• Maintenance of the schedule for all approved changes after baseline in line with the project change management project.
• Coordination with discipline leads for maintaining the integration between the project schedule and control level schedules.
• Performance of analyses for monitoring adherence to the schedule, including flagging and communication of deviations to the baseline.
• Preparation of schedule what-if scenarios as required to support the implementation of proposed mitigations and accelerations
• Preparation of schedule deliverables in support of internal and external project reporting needs
• Initiation of a schedule re-baseline process if actioned after any of the forecasted triggering events has been triggered.
• Participate in Schedule Risk Analysis effort throughout project
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements :

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eight (8) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements :

• Participate in the development and implementation of training courses and mentoring of Project Controls personnel
• Support and actively participate in Fluor Project Controls Global Initiatives

Preferred Qualifications :

• EPC Experience
• Experience as a Planner & Scheduler for a large-sized project
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally for project assignments and in support of business related matters

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.