Project Planner & Scheduler I

WorleyParsons; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Project Controls professional in the USA (LA) to prepare and maintain detailed project schedules for proposals and live projects, ensuring activities are properly planned, tracked, and documented.

The role requires 3+ years planning or scheduling experience, a relevant degree, proficiency with MS Office and scheduling software, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams toward on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of relevant planning or scheduling experience.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating engineering, construction, or project schedules.
• Understanding of project scheduling principles, including activity sequencing, durations, milestones, dependencies, progress tracking, and forecast dates.
• Ability to review project information, identify schedule impacts, and communicate relevant changes to the project team.
• Intermediate understanding of scheduling systems, processes, tools, and techniques relevant to the role.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to maintaining accurate project information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with project team members, stakeholders, and other functional groups.
• Developing ability to influence and persuade others by presenting scheduling information clearly and providing practical recommendations.
• Ability to work independently on assigned activities while seeking technical guidance when needed.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications and relevant project scheduling software.
• A proactive approach to identifying issues, asking questions, and finding practical solutions.
• Commitment to working safely, ethically, and in accordance with Worley and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering and construction schedules in accordance with project requirements and established scheduling practices.
• Develop schedules for project proposals and projects in progress, incorporating activities, durations, sequencing, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Update schedules regularly to reflect current project status, progress, changes, and forecast dates.
• Monitor planned versus actual progress and identify schedule changes, trends, and potential areas of concern.
• Prepare scheduling reports and provide accurate project information to management and project teams.
• Coordinate with project team members to gather progress updates, confirm activity status, and maintain accurate schedule information.
• Support the identification of schedule risks, delays, and potential impacts and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate scheduling documentation, records, and supporting information in accordance with project and company requirements.
• Apply established processes, procedures, systems, and tools to complete scheduling activities accurately and consistently.
• Review schedule information for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
• Communicate scheduling information, ideas, and recommendations clearly to project team members and stakeholders.
• Provide support and guidance to less experienced team members when assigned.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes, tools, and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with project, engineering, construction, and other functional teams to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, scheduling, engineering, construction, project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Worley is seeking a Project Controls professional in the USA (LA) to prepare and maintain detailed project schedules for proposals and live projects, ensuring activities are properly planned, tracked, and documented.

The role requires 3+ years planning or scheduling experience, a relevant degree, proficiency with MS Office and scheduling software, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams toward on-time delivery.