Planning and Scheduling Lead III

The Bergaila Companies; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Truck allowance

Per diem—$125/day

Distance travel support

Job summary

The Bergaila Companies in Carlsbad, NM, is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Lead III to drive project success in the oil and gas sector. You will lead complex project controls, develop schedules, and forecast performance for large-scale initiatives.

You bring a BS in engineering or construction management, extensive experience with Primavera P6, supervisory skills, and the ability to relocate or travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or construction management.
• Extensive experience in project controls, planning, and scheduling, preferably in oil and gas.
• Supervisory experience leading project environments.
• Proven expertise in Primavera P6 (Primavera Project Planner).
• Strong influencing, mentoring, and consulting skills with excellent interpersonal communication.
• Ability to adapt swiftly to changing priorities and urgent operational demands.
• Willingness to work overseas, relocate as needed, and thrive in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead schedule development, control, and forecasting for large-scale oil and gas projects.
• Develop recovery and corrective action plans and review schedules with stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide project teams and contractor schedules to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Forecast project performance and identify variances to drive corrective actions.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Overseas work willingness

WBS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Join Our Team as a Planning and Scheduling Lead III – Drive Project Success in the Oil & Gas Industry

Are you a seasoned scheduling expert with a knack for leading complex project controls? We are seeking a highly skilled Planning and Scheduling Lead III to elevate our project execution at the forefront of the oil and gas sector. Based in Carlsbad, NM, this pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to influence large-scale projects through expert schedule development, control, and forecasting. If you thrive in dynamic environments, possess strong leadership capabilities, and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management


• Extensive experience with Project Controls, Planning, and Scheduling, preferably within the oil and gas industry


• Supervisory experience, demonstrating leadership in project environments


• Proven expertise in Primavera P6 (Primavera Project Planner)


• Strong influencing, mentoring, and consulting skills combined with excellent interpersonal communication


• Ability to adapt swiftly to changing project priorities and urgent operational demands


• Willingness to work overseas, relocate as needed, and thrive in team-oriented settings

Additional Skills That Enhance Your Profile

• Experience in project forecasting and trend analysis


• Familiarity with work breakdown structures (WBS), control estimates, and project interface management


• Capability to develop and review recovery and corrective action plans


• Knowledge of regulatory and permitting interface schedules


• Previous oil and gas industry experience is a plus

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or construction discipline


• Minimum of [5] years in project planning, scheduling, or project controls within a high-stakes environment


• Supervisory experience leading project teams or contractor schedules

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule (Monday - Friday, 60 hours/week)


• Ability to travel abroad and relocate to project sites as necessary


• Compensation of $83.00/hour, with a $120/day truck allowance (paid 6 days/week), and a $125/day per diem (paid 6 days/week)


• Duration of assignment: 12+ months with potential for extension