Planner/Scheduler III

TPI Global Solutions; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions is seeking a Project Scheduler in a hybrid role (Cary, NC or Houston, TX). The position focuses on developing, updating, and maintaining schedules for multiple projects within project controls.

You will work with the team to apply scheduling standards, analyze earned value data, and communicate implications to leadership. Responsibilities include creating what-if scenarios, monitoring critical paths, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field.
• 5-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience with oil and gas construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, detail, expand and maintain project schedules for one or more projects.
• Adhere to enterprise scheduling standards and update Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Update schedules based on earned-value data and other tracking information.
• Interpret schedule performance, communicate issues to the Project Manager, and assess impacts on baselines.
• Develop and monitor schedule performance indicators and options for critical-path analysis.
• Provide scheduling, planning, and logistics guidance to project teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Oil & gas experience

Education

Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Location: Cary, NC or Houston TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months

Key Takeaway

As part of the construction project management family the focus of this position is to take on increasingly challenging assignments that support project requirements, be able to work independently, and able to coordinate the management team for execution alignment.

The primary focus of the Project Scheduler is to develop, detail, expand and maintain project schedules for one or more projects managed by the department. The planning and schedule development will be done in conjunction with other stakeholders within the project teams.

Specific Accountabilities:

Provides logistics/scheduling related technical support and manages project schedules to assigned internal client groups for planning, procurement, development, construction and maintenance activities by:

Adhering to enterprise scheduling standards for development and implementation of schedules, ensures standards are current, e.g., Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Updating, revising, and detailing for schedules as projects progress through development and execution stages, e.g., updating the schedules based on earned-value data from the Field Construction Analysts and other sources of construction tracking and reporting information

Assist with interpreting performance of scheduled activities and communicating issues to the Project Manager, e.g., analyzing the impacts that schedule updates will have on baseline plans, ensuring resource requirements for schedules are incorporated at planning stages and continuously developed through the project lifecycle,

Developing and managing schedule performance indicators

Providing technical advice related to scheduling/planning/logistics. Developing detailed "what-if" schedules as requested to communicate options to the project team, identifying critical path elements and associated logic driven options, etc.

Representing the department by providing advice and coordination of internal projects and associated external activities, e.g., customers, partners, consultants, etc.

Providing technical and business advice on the preparation and disposition of documents required for project completion, e.g., providing reports, schedules, updates and input as required regarding scheduling and planning for the projects

Interface with the various stakeholders on the project team and other key stakeholders to receive the information required for accurate and timely critical-path management of the project schedules.

Scope/Dimensions:

Impact of this role is typically confined to the immediate work unit or project, will interact with external stakeholders as needed under the guidance of a senior level employee.

Recommendations reviewed for accuracy

Contacts:

Verbal and written communication typically consists of the collection and relay of complex technical facts and analysis of business implications

Required to communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical staff

Reports directly to the Supervisor of Project Controls

Working Conditions:

Overnight business or construction field trips may be required

Expectation to produce required reports and cost data in a timely manner

Occasional travel to field worksite locations. May require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field
• 5-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Aptitude and communications skills related to acting independently as a senior logistics/scheduling professional
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload in a fast paced and dynamic environment and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Possess an aptitude for successfully building relationships with project staff, internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced level knowledge of Primavera P6
• Experience with oil and gas construction projects