Planning and Scheduling Lead III

Rwdy-Inc; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Rwdy-Inc in Odessa, TX is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Lead III to drive schedule development, control, forecasting, and change management, ensuring alignment with the Current Control Estimate, WBS, and Project Plan. You will develop integrated Level 1 and Level 2 schedules, evaluate contractor baselines, mentor the project controls team, and communicate schedule status and risks to leadership.

This role requires a BS in engineering or construction management, advanced Primavera P6 skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering/CM degree required.
• ExxonMobil experience or Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) experience preferred.
• Advanced competency with Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling system.
• Experience in project controls, planning/scheduling and change management.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong scheduling, forecasting, analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling, forecasting, progress measurement, and change management for projects.
• Coordinate schedule development with contractor and owner teams.
• Evaluate contractor schedules and baselines for adequacy and alignment with project plans.
• Develop integrated Level 1 and Level 2 schedules and monitor progress against baselines.
• Identify schedule risks, propose corrective actions, and track recovery plans.
• Mentor and guide the project controls team and stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduling

Forecasting

Progress tracking

Change management

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Title Planning and Scheduling Lead III

Compensation $100.00/hr

Location Odessa, TX

Schedule 5/2

Target Start Date ASAP

Tentative End Date One year from start date

Scope

The Planning and Scheduling Lead III is responsible for project schedule development, control, progress measurement, forecasting, and change management. This position evaluates contractor- and company-generated schedules for logic, usefulness, level of detail, input sources, timing, communication interfaces, and alignment with the Current Control Estimate, Work Breakdown Structure, and Project Plan. The Lead establishes scheduling requirements and deliverable frequencies while identifying deviations, risks, and adverse trends in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and expertise in project scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, and change management.
• Steward the contractor’s project controls organization regarding schedule development, schedule control, and progress measurement.
• Evaluate the adequacy of project controls tools, reports, and schedules.
• Develop and maintain integrated Level 1 and Level 2 project schedules.
• Review and, when appropriate, endorse contractor-developed schedule and progress baselines and forecasts.
• Advise the Project Controls Lead and Project Leadership Team of potential schedule issues.
• Recommend corrective actions and mitigation measures for adverse schedule trends.
• Develop and review schedule corrective-action and recovery plans.
• Verify that approved corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented.
• Evaluate project changes and quantify their impact on detailed and overall project schedules.
• Monitor and report schedule implications resulting from project changes.
• Review the schedule basis of contractor change proposals.
• Review and endorse changes related to schedule and progress impacts.
• Support project progress measurement, schedule analysis, reporting, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure contractor scheduling practices and progress measurement systems comply with project coordination procedures.
• Lead contractors in developing contract control schedules and milestones.
• Ensure subcontractor schedules and progress measurement systems are properly integrated.
• Monitor contractor performance against the approved baseline schedule.
• Identify schedule issues and support the development and implementation of corrective actions or recovery plans.
• Analyze project progress and schedule trends and develop forecasts that support management decision-making.
• Participate in contract bid evaluations when schedule evaluation is required.
• Ensure contractor schedules align with external requirements and interfaces, including permitting and regulatory activities.
• Provide direction and feedback to owner and contractor schedule engineers regarding schedule development and control expectations.
• Gather and document lessons learned related to project progress and scheduling.
• Maintain regular communication and close coordination with functional and project organizations.
• Promote capital efficiency across assigned projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
• Must have previous ExxonMobil experience or Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) experience.
• Advanced competency with Primavera P6 or an equivalent scheduling system.
• Experience in project controls, project services, and/or planning and scheduling.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong schedule development, analysis, forecasting, progress measurement, and change-management capabilities.
• Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to urgent analysis requests.