Planner / Scheduler III

TPI Global Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions in Houston, TX seeks a Project Scheduler to develop and maintain complex project schedules for multiple construction initiatives. The role requires strong Primavera P6 expertise, independent work habits, and ability to coordinate with project teams across disciplines.

Travel to field sites and occasional PPE may be required; this 12+ month contract offers extension potential and exposure to oil and gas projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 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 for independent senior scheduling work.
• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment and resolve issues quickly.
• Aptitude for building relationships with project staff and stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience with oil and gas construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to enterprise scheduling standards and develop schedules (WBS, etc).
• Update and detail schedules as projects progress through development and execution.
• Analyze schedule performance and inform the Project Manager of impacts.
• Develop and monitor schedule performance indicators.
• Provide technical advice on scheduling, planning, and logistics.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for information requirements.
• Prepare and communicate schedules and reports for project completion.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling & Planning

Stakeholder Coordination

Independent Work

Oil & Gas Experience

Education

Technical college diploma or related degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Duration: 12+ Months Contract (High Possibility of Extension)

Primary Focus:

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

• 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.

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:

• 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