Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Brunel; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Engineer in Midland, Texas. This role involves owning the project schedule and progress measurement system, with a focus on schedule integrity and contractor oversight. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Engineering or related fields, strong background in planning & scheduling, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The position is temporary and ideal for candidates with mid-senior level experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in planning & scheduling within project controls.
• Experience with contractor schedule reviews and progress validation.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and urgent analysis requests.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and urgent analysis requests.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control the overall project schedule.
• Establish and manage the progress measurement system.
• Review contractor schedules for logic, alignment with WBS, and control estimates.
• Advise Project Controls Lead and Project Team on schedule impacts, corrective actions, recovery plans, review and validate contractor progress reporting, monitor Level 3, Level 4 and short-term look-ahead schedules, and ensure compliance with company and contract scheduling requirements.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

analytical skills

priorities management

communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management

Job description

The Planning & Scheduling Engineer owns the project schedule and progress measurement system, ensuring accurate planning, monitoring, trend analysis, and reporting. The role focuses on schedule integrity, contractor oversight, and early identification of deviations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control the overall project schedule
• Establish and manage the progress measurement system
• Review contractor schedules for logic, level of detail, interfaces, alignment with WBS and control estimates; analyze and incorporate approved changes into the schedule; identify schedule risks, deviations, and emerging trends.
• Advise Project Controls Lead and Project Team on schedule impacts, corrective actions, recovery plans, review and validate contractor progress reporting, monitor Level 3, Level 4 and short‑term look‑ahead schedules, and ensure compliance with company and contract scheduling requirements.

PSE Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
• Strong background in planning & scheduling within project controls
• Experience with contractor schedule reviews and progress validation
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities and urgent analysis requests
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Other

Industries

Oil and Gas