Senior Scheduler, Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Jobtailor; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist in Abilene, TX to lead planning and scheduling for mid-to-large capital programs.

You will implement CPM-based controls, manage WBS/CBS with Cost Engineer, and produce recurring schedule updates for stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project controls and time/schedule management.
• Experience supporting design and construction project management for medium-to-large capital programs.
• Strong knowledge of critical path method scheduling, schedule health analysis, and schedule risk identification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project planning and scheduling controls strategy for BP and contractors.
• Adhere to financial, business, and project processes across all project stages.
• Provide schedules to support estimating, benchmarking, and interface planning.
• Coordinate internal and external schedule benchmarks and readiness for future phases.
• Prepare and manage the WBS/CBS with Cost Engineer.
• Implement and monitor detailed and summary schedules through the project lifecycle.
• Develop and integrate schedule risk analysis and mitigation plans into risk and change processes.
• Establish a project-wide progress measurement and reporting system with roll-up structures.
• Generate and present schedule reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Support project closeout planning and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project controls

Schedule management

CPM scheduling

Schedule analysis

Schedule risk identification

EPC schedules

Communication

Self-direction

Problem solving

Job description

Responsibilities

• You'll develop and implement the project planning and scheduling controls strategy, including roles for both BP and contractors.
• You'll adhere to financial, business, and project processes across all project stages.
• You'll provide schedules to support accurate estimating, benchmarking, and interface planning.
• You'll coordinate internal and external schedule benchmarks and ensure readiness for future phases.
• You'll prepare and manage the WBS/CBS in collaboration with the Cost Engineer.
• You'll implement and monitor detailed and summary schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• You'll develop and integrate schedule risk analysis and mitigation plans into the risk and change processes.
• You'll establish a project-wide progress measurement and reporting system with clear roll‑up structures.
• You'll generate and present schedule reports and project updates to relevant stakeholders.
• You'll support project closeout planning and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project controls and time/schedule management
• Experience supporting design and construction project management for medium‑to‑large capital programs.
• Strong knowledge of critical path method scheduling, schedule health analysis, and schedule risk identification
• Ability to analyze EPC plans and schedules, identify trends, and clearly communicate mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to self‑direct, solve problems, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced project environment.