Turnaround Scheduler III

Airswift; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is looking for a Turnaround Scheduler III for a 12-month contract in Hercules, CA. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with project scheduling standards and facilitate integration across teams. Responsibilities include monitoring project schedules, preparing reports, and conducting critical path analysis. Ideal applicants have a BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering, proficiency in Primavera P6, and at least 5 years’ experience in scheduling downstream projects. This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience scheduling small to large downstream projects.
• Familiarity with refining equipment and turnaround environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project cost and schedule systems.
• Monitor actual progress against baseline schedules and report variances.
• Prepare earned value and variance reports; implement recovery plans as needed.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Project Controls

Planning & Scheduling

Earned Value Management

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Turnaround Scheduler III

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Turnaround Scheduler III to work on a 12-month assignment in their facilities in Rodeo, CA.

Summary

The Scheduler will ensure compliance with The Company’s project scheduling standards and key procedures. This role involves reviewing project schedules to confirm that activity sequences meet project objectives, leading schedule integration across contractors and owner teams, coordinating risk analysis, and optimizing critical paths and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Execution Phase:
  • Develop and maintain an integrated project cost and schedule system.
  • Write procedures and instructions for schedule preparation and maintenance.
  • Identify all project activities and develop logic using Critical Path Method (CPM).
  • Prepare project control reporting procedures, including risk assessment and earned value.
  • Construct logic networks for risk mitigation and contingency planning.
  • Maintain integrated schedules reflecting engineering, procurement, and construction interdependencies.
  • Review contractor schedules, progress, and productivity; monitor and verify monthly earned value.
  • Perform critical path analysis and develop work‑around plans for variances.
• Execution Phase:
  • Monitor actual progress against baseline schedules and report variances.
  • Consolidate information from Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to update schedules.
  • Participate in weekly schedule reviews and planning meetings.
  • Prepare earned value and variance reports; implement recovery plans as needed.
  • Interface with contractor scheduling specialists to ensure accurate integration.
  • Lead planning meetings to highlight upcoming milestones and ensure alignment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling, and Earned Value Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience scheduling small to large downstream projects.
• Familiarity with refining equipment and turnaround environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Open to relocation.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Business Development

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting