Sr. Project Scheduler

Tallgrass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to develop, maintain and analyze integrated project schedules for midstream capital projects. You will lead schedule updates, perform critical path and risk analyses, and craft recovery plans to support on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive Primavera P6 and MS Project expertise, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 8–12 years of Primavera P6 and/or similar scheduling experience; midstream/downstream experience preferred.
• Experience with large projects such as petrochemical or LNG.
• Extensive experience in Major Projects with USD 1B+ portfolio.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated, logic-driven project schedules aligned with scope, WBS, and execution strategy.
• Lead schedule status/update cycles by obtaining progress through meetings, field verification, and stakeholder coordination.
• Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis; identify schedule risks, constraints, and mitigations.
• Develop schedule recovery plans and what-if scenarios; evaluate impact to milestones.
• Review contractor schedules for quality, logic integrity, and alignment to owner milestones.
• Integrate procurement and long-lead items into the schedule; monitor impacts to execution sequencing.
• Support change management by evaluating schedule impacts and maintaining baselines.
• Provide schedule reporting packages and narratives for project leadership.
• Ensure schedules comply with company standards and industry best practices (AACE/PMI).
• Mentor schedulers and drive continuous improvement of scheduling processes.
• Maintain dependable attendance; work non-traditional hours as required to meet deadlines.
• Prioritize safety and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Primavera P6 scheduling

Project controls

Critical path analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Risk analysis

Recovery planning

Mentoring schedulers

MS Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules for midstream owner/operator capital projects throughout the project lifecycle. This role leads schedule update cycles, performs critical path and risk analysis, and develops recovery plans to support on-time project delivery.

Job Description

The Senior Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules for midstream owner/operator capital projects throughout the project lifecycle. This role leads schedule update cycles, performs critical path and risk analysis, and develops recovery plans to support on-time project delivery.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and maintain integrated, logic-driven project schedules aligned with project scope, WBS, and execution strategy.
• Lead schedule status/update cycles by obtaining progress through meetings, field verification, and stakeholder coordination.
• Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis; identify schedule risks, constraints, and mitigation actions.
• Develop schedule recovery plans and what-if scenarios; evaluate impact to key milestones.
• Review contractor schedules for quality, logic integrity, progress credibility, and alignment to owner milestones.
• Integrate procurement and long-lead equipment/materials into the schedule and monitor impacts to execution sequencing.
• Support change management by evaluating schedule impacts and maintaining baseline/change documentation as required.
• Provide schedule reporting packages and narratives for project leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure schedules comply with company standards and industry best practices (e.g., AACE/PMI concepts).
• Mentor schedulers and support continuous improvement of scheduling processes and templates.
• Maintain dependable attendance; work non-traditional hours as required to meet project deadlines.
• Prioritize safety and adhere to company safety policies and procedures.

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8-12 years of Primavera P6 and or similar scheduling experience. Both Midstream and Downstream experience preferred.
• Experience with large projects, e.g. petrochemical and/or LNG.
• Must have extensive experience in Major Projects with a growth portfolio of USD 1 Billion.
• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
• Ability to set priorities and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
• Experienced in scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work. Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with superiors, peers and subordinates including supervision of independent land contractors.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.
• Ability to work as a key member of an integrated project team and to transparently manage all aspects of property related concerns to minimize impacts to a project’s budget, schedule and the overall operability of assets.

Physical Demands

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Travel is required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

None (may provide technical guidance/mentoring)