Project Planning & Scheduling

The Project Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules to support successful execution across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning. This role ensures schedule accuracy, supports project decision-making, and provides clear reporting to project leadership and stakeholders.

Job Description

- Develop detailed baseline schedules in Primavera P6 covering all project phases (engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and closeout).

- Break down project scope into structured WBS levels and logically linked activities with appropriate resource loading.

- Update schedules on a weekly or monthly cycle to reflect actual progress, delays, and changes.

- Ensure the schedule maintains proper logic, sequencing, and a realistic critical path throughout the project lifecycle.

- Perform critical path and float analysis, along with "what-if" scenario modeling to support informed decision-making.

- Generate schedule reports, dashboards, progress curves, manpower histograms, S-curves, and earned value analysis.

- Identify schedule variances and provide recommended recovery or mitigation strategies.

- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to collect data and validate schedule accuracy.

- Lead and support schedule review sessions with project teams and stakeholders, presenting risks, impacts, and forecasted outcomes.

- Support planning and schedule development during pre-construction, bidding, and project handoff phases.

- Incorporate approved changes and scope adjustments into schedule updates and forecasts.

- Maintain and document baseline, current, and forecast schedule versions.

- Prepare time-impact analyses (TIA) for delays, changes, and claims as required.

Requirements

- 3-7+ years of experience as a project planner, scheduler, or project controls specialist.

- Demonstrated expertise in Primavera P6 (P6 Professional).

- Experience in industrial, construction, oil & gas, power, manufacturing, infrastructure, or engineering projects.

- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and work sequencing.

- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required).

- Strong MS Excel capabilities (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).

- Experience with earned value management (EVM) preferred.

- Familiarity with project controls systems such as SAP, CMiC, Procore, or similar.

- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and project execution documentation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Clear, concise, and professional communication.

- Able to work under deadlines and manage competing priorities.

- Primarily office-based with occasional visits to active construction or industrial sites.

- Occasional travel may be required depending on project assignments

Benefits

- 401(k) matching to help secure your financial future

- 10 paid holidays to enjoy throughout the year

- Excellent bank of PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and personal time

- Generous sick days policy to support your well-being

- Biweekly pay for consistent and predictable income

- Short-term and long-term disability coverage for added peace of mind

- Life insurance coverage of more than $45,000

- Strong leadership and a supportive company culture that values growth and collaboration!

- Great location, making your daily commute stress-free :)

- Employer HSA contribution to help you save for healthcare expenses