Director, Scheduling & Planning (Houston, TX)
About The Position
The Director, Scheduling and Planning will have the opportunity to build and transform a world-class scheduling function that directly impacts how QISG plans, executes, and delivers complex EPC projects. This strategic leadership role will define the vision, establish industry-leading standards, and elevate scheduling from a reporting function into a proactive business partner that drives project success. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking scheduling leader with deep EPC experience who thrives on building high-performing teams, improving processes, and creating meaningful change. You will champion Primavera P6 excellence, strengthen project predictability, and develop a culture where schedulers are trusted advisors who identify risks, influence decisions, and help deliver successful outcomes across QISG.
Requirements
- 15+ years of project controls experience supporting complex EPC, heavy construction, power delivery, or infrastructure projects.
- 5+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and developing scheduling teams.
- Extensive Primavera P6 experience with large, multi-year projects.
- Strong understanding of project controls including: Planning and scheduling, Cost and schedule integration, Earned Value Management (EVM), Progress measurement, Change management, Risk and contingency management, Forecasting and reporting.
- Experience developing resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules.
- Ability to analyze schedule performance and communicate insights to executive leadership.
- Strong understanding of construction execution, procurement, contracting strategies, and project delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent project controls experience considered.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills with the ability to create clear reports and presentations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a high-performing scheduling organization with consistent standards, expectations, and best practices.
- Develop and implement scheduling processes across QISG portfolios, project phases, and contract structures.
- Establish schedule quality standards, reporting expectations, KPIs, and performance metrics.
- Partner with Project Controls, Operations, Estimating, and Project Management to improve project forecasting and execution.
- Drive Primavera P6 best practices, schedule health reviews, baseline management, progress updates, and schedule analysis.
- Develop schedulers into proactive project advisors who identify risks, recommend solutions, and communicate impacts.
- Integrate schedule, cost, scope, productivity, and risk information to improve project predictability.
- Improve reporting, analytics, and tools to support leadership decision-making.
- Coach, mentor, and develop scheduling professionals while creating a culture focused on quality and accountability.
- Support project pursuits, proposals, and strategic initiatives as needed.
- Travel up to 25% to support projects and teams.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation
- Target annual performance-based bonus opportunity
- Target Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) award opportunity for eligible roles
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% preventive care
- Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
