Senior Project Planner

Worley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a senior scheduler in Houston to prepare complex engineering and construction schedules for major proposals and active projects. You will maintain schedules, ensure timing and competency of supporting schedules, and prepare reports for management.

You will work with project management to improve planning and execution, and you may supervise scheduling staff as a senior advisor. A degree in a related field and extensive experience are required.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project schedules and supervise team members on occasion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and management to ensure schedule alignment.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling software

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI‑enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Summary

Senior level position with advanced knowledge and a specialized depth or breadth of expertise, gaining a mastery of a single area or multiple broader areas of specialization.

Purpose

Prepare complex engineering and construction schedules for major project proposals and projects in process; maintaining schedules on a current basis as well as ensuring proper timing, compatibility and competency of supporting schedules; initiating or preparing reports to management regarding project scheduling; working closely with project management to improve performance in project planning and execution; assigning and reviewing work of subordinate scheduling staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts and may supervise work of self and others. Has ability to lead project teams. May participate in cross‑functional collaboration.
• Works with self‑initiated interaction with supervisor and self‑initiated technical guidance. Broad duties assigned at beginning of projects. Work is assigned in terms of objectives, relative priorities, and critical areas that impinge on work of other units. Work is reviewed to ensure policy conformity and soundness of approach. Informed guidance is available.

What You Will Bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• Able to lead functional project teams. May have direct reports. Will typically assign activities and regularly give job‑related guidance to department staff as a senior advisor.
• Strong ability to inform and persuade on complex matters through preparation and delivery of proposals, presentations and reports, as well as collaboration with stakeholders and management.
• Strong understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.

Required

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline.

Preferred

• Equivalent relevant experience. Typically 7+ years relevant experience.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low‑carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.