Sr. Scheduler (19431)

Arion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arion seeks a Senior Scheduler to lead development, implementation, and control of project schedules, ensuring alignment with execution strategies and contractual requirements. You will drive schedule optimization, risk mitigation, and resource planning, providing accurate analysis of progress, delays, and impacts.

The role partners with project teams to support decision-making, maintain schedule integrity, and improve planning processes throughout the project lifecycle, including EVM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline (preferred; exceptional candidates considered).
• 7+ years of experience in project execution.
• Proficient in producing a plan from a scope of work.
• Milestone planning expertise.
• Proficient in identifying critical path and float.
• Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance indices.

Responsibilities

• Develops a schedule compliant with the selected execution strategy.
• Drives schedule optimization to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.
• Defines the planning & scheduling system and dashboards.
• Provides schedule input during proposals and planning phases including timelines.
• Develops and governs WBS and schedule coding structures.
• Leads baseline schedules and client-facing milestones.

Skills

Project scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Scheduler leads the development, implementation, and control of project schedules to ensure alignment with execution strategies and contractual requirements. This role drives schedule optimization, risk mitigation, and resource planning while providing accurate analysis of project progress, delays, and impacts. The position partners closely with project teams and stakeholders to support decision‑making, maintain schedule integrity, and improve planning processes across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Develops a schedule compliant with the selected execution strategy.
• Drives schedule optimization to mitigate risks, improve efficiency, and enhance cost and resource utilization; lead resource planning, sequencing, and leveling activities.
• Defines the planning & scheduling system (methods, procedures, time‑schedules, physical progress, dashboards, etc.)
• Provides schedule input during the proposal and planning phases, including validation of contract durations, development of execution timelines, and support to estimating and proposal teams.
• Develops and governs Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and schedule coding structures to ensure integration with cost, scope, and reporting frameworks.
• Leads the development, review, and approval of baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and facilitating client acceptance of baselines, milestones, and progress measurement approaches.
• Coordinates, reviews, and prepares the project plans and schedules.
• Drives schedule awareness across the project team by clearly communicating critical path activities, key milestones, float consumption, and schedule risks.
• Identifies change and risk management impacts to the schedule.
• Monitors and controls the project status to detect any delay and to propose corrective actions.
• Integrates cost and schedule information in coordination with project controls teams to support Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Captures and document lessons learned, contributing to continuous improvement of planning standards, benchmarking data, and scheduling methodologies.
• Performs related duties, as needed.

Qualifications / Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant technical discipline preferred; however, candidates with relevant experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in project execution.
• Proficient in producing a plan from a scope of work.
• Milestone planning expertise.
• Proficient in identifying critical path and float.
• Excellent understanding of Earned Value Management along with Productivity Index (PI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills and excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Software:

• Proficient in Primavera (P6) or similar scheduling software.
• Good knowledge of EPCI work processes and sequences.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment but may require occasional travel to off‑site work locations.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Ability to lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient visual acuity or other observational abilities to review documents, perform analysis, and conduct investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office tasks such as typing and using standard office equipment.
• Sufficient mobility to perform office duties and travel to off‑site locations as needed.