Project Scheduler

swipejobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector company seeks an experienced Project Scheduler to coordinate schedules for a large portfolio of concurrent projects in Houston. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of scheduling experience, particularly in oil & gas or industrial environments. Responsibilities include developing detailed project schedules, adapting to frequent changes, and conveying impacts effectively. This position offers on-site work four days a week with an option for remote work on Fridays and a contract duration of one year, with the possibility for extension.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of scheduling experience in relevant environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of project sequencing and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Coordinate scheduling activities across multiple workstreams.
• Track progress against milestones and communicate impacts.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Project management

Communication skills

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Education

High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

The Project Scheduler will support fast-paced product replacement and well connection initiatives, coordinating schedules across a large portfolio of concurrent projects (~185 projects). This role is commercially driven, 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.

Onsite 4 days a week and option to WFH on Fridays

Contract Length: 1 year, with possibility for extension

Key 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, and 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.
• Operate effectively in a high‑velocity project environment where speed, accuracy, and adaptability are critical.
• Work closely with project teams to align execution timelines with commercial agreements, ensuring efficient progression from planning through startup.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, manage competing priorities, and adapt to frequent changes and compressed timelines.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree.
• 10+ years of scheduling experience.
• Experience in project scheduling within oil & gas, energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Proven ability to manage schedules for multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of project sequencing, dependencies, and critical path concepts.
• High proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6 and MS Project).
• Strong communication skills to clearly convey schedule impacts.
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.
• Self‑motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 15+ years of scheduling experience.
• Experience supporting product replacement, well connection, or similar field‑based projects.
• Prior experience in a commercially driven project environment.
• Familiarity with upstream or midstream operations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, high accuracy, and strong sense of responsibility.