Project Scheduler

Dexian; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is seeking a Project Scheduler in Houston, Texas. The role supports fast-paced product replacement and well connection initiatives. Candidates need at least 10 years of scheduling experience, ideally within the oil & gas industry, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6. Effective communication and adaptability to rapidly changing conditions are essential for success in this dynamically driven position. Join a committed team focused on optimizing project execution and meeting commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years scheduling experience.
• Experience in oil & gas, energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of critical path concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Coordinate scheduling across multiple workstreams.
• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Project sequencing

Communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

The Project Scheduler supports fast paced product replacement and well connection initiatives, coordinating schedules across a large volume of concurrent projects (~185 projects). This role is commercially driven and focused on accelerating project execution so wells can be connected and producing as early as possible. The environment is dynamic, with multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and frequent changes requiring rapid decision making and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously update detailed project schedules for product replacement and well connection activities.
• Coordinate scheduling activities across multiple workstreams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage schedules for a high volume of concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with commercial commitments and execution priorities.
• Identify schedule risks, conflicts, and dependencies; propose mitigation strategies to maintain target start dates.
• Track progress against milestones and communicate schedule impacts clearly and proactively.
• Support rapid replanning as project scopes, priorities, or field conditions change.
• Ensure schedules support early production targets and overall commercial objectives.
• This contractor role operates in a high velocity project environment where speed, accuracy, and adaptability are critical.
• The Scheduler works closely with project teams to align execution timelines with commercial agreements, ensuring projects move efficiently from planning through startup.
• Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and comfort working in an environment with frequent changes and compressed timelines.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years scheduling experience.
• Experience in project scheduling within oil & gas, energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules for multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of project sequencing, dependencies, and critical path concepts.
• High proficiency using scheduling software (Primavera P6 and MS Project).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey schedule impacts clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in fast paced, changing environments.
• Ability to work in a team as well as being self-motivated.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years scheduling experience.
• Experience supporting product replacement, well connection, or similar field based projects.
• Prior experience working in a commercially driven project environment.
• Familiarity with upstream or midstream operations.
• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy and high sense of responsibility.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.