Senior Planner & Scheduler — Energy Capital Projects

Arcadis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a highly experienced Lead Planner and Scheduler to drive the scheduling for flagship energy sector capital projects. The role is embedded at the client site in Houston, TX, with responsibility for master schedules, baselines, and integrated CPM processes.

You will lead a team of planners, coordinate with owners, contractors, and engineering groups, and ensure on-time project delivery while integrating cost and earned value management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of industry experience, with 10+ years in planning and scheduling large capital projects; energy experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with planning/scheduling software (Primavera P6 preferred); PMIS integration experience required.
• Strong knowledge of CPM and earned value management.
• Experience with permitting, design, procurement, and construction logistics for energy projects.
• PMI-SP, AACE PSP or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed master schedules for complex multi-asset capital projects using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Create WBS, sequencing, and resource allocation; define scope, objectives, milestones with project teams.
• Analyze requirements, constraints, and risks; incorporate into planning documents; support tendering, execution, and close-out.
• Develop integrated master CPM schedule with multiple owner and contractor schedules; define controls specs.
• Establish and maintain baseline schedules; monitor progress and identify corrective actions across disciplines.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders; present planning documentation and dashboards.
• Identify and mitigate scheduling risks related to permitting, procurement, logistics, and commissioning.
• Integrate schedule with resource and cost plans for earned value management and project controls.
• Evaluate change orders and scope modifications; support claims with planning data and analysis.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices; drive digital tools adoption.
• Mentor junior planners/schedulers and promote high performance.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM

Earned Value Management

Project Controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a highly experienced Lead Planner and Scheduler to drive the scheduling for flagship energy sector capital projects. The role is embedded at the client site in Houston, TX, with responsibility for master schedules, baselines, and integrated CPM processes.

You will lead a team of planners, coordinate with owners, contractors, and engineering groups, and ensure on-time project delivery while integrating cost and earned value management.