Lead Planner/Scheduler

RPT Alliance • Houston, TX

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About The Position

RPT Alliance, a Bowman company, is hiring a Lead Planner/Scheduler, Oil & Gas, to join its team in Houston, Texas. The role provides technical and non-technical support for project activities involving planning and scheduling, resource loading and leveling, and schedule baseline variance analysis. The Lead Planner/Scheduler prepares and maintains schedules for large, complex, or multiple projects; coordinates schedule assumptions, baselines, updates, and changes with project teams; and integrates supplier and contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule. The position also supports schedule risk assessments, progress measurement, forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective-action planning. The successful candidate develops planning and scheduling processes and benchmarks, leads schedulers across multiple projects or programs, and coaches junior planners and schedulers. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or a technical field and at least seven years of experience are required. Primavera P6 and resource-loading experience are required. The position is based in Houston, TX; the posting does not specify a work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or a technical field.
• Seven or more years of experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6.
• Resource-loading experience.
• Strong working knowledge of project control functions, ERP systems, and tools such as MS Dynamics 365 and MS Office.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated, problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to promoting the company’s reputation through quality of work.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience leading or mentoring a team.
• Project management certification.
• Experience with Omega 365 Pims and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and non-technical support for project planning and scheduling, resource loading and leveling, and schedule baseline variance analysis.
• Prepare plans and schedules for large and complex projects or multiple projects.
• Obtain project team buy-in and approval of documented schedule assumptions and baselines.
• Ensure schedule baseline changes are approved before execution, as necessary.
• Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on project team input and coordination.
• Facilitate planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies.
• Create, assign, and maintain schedule EPS, WBS, activity calendars, activity codes, global changes, and resources.
• Review, challenge, and incorporate external supplier and contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule.
• Validate schedule forecast accuracy and productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation.
• Provide necessary inputs for and actively participate in Cost and Schedule Risk Assessments (CSRA).
• Assess schedule irregularities and trends to suggest acceleration opportunities and corrective actions.
• Manage project progress measurement, reporting, and schedule integration.
• Develop and implement planning and scheduling processes and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a schedule benchmarking system.
• Coach and mentor junior Planner/Schedulers in industry best practices and processes.
• Lead a team of schedulers across multiple projects or programs.
• Coordinate with project team members and foster open communication.
• Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior