Planner/Scheduler IV, Oil & Gas

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Houston, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Planner/Scheduler IV, Oil & Gas to join our team in Houston, TX. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. The purpose of this role is to provide technical and non-technical support to all project activities with respect to planning/scheduling, resource loading/leveling, and schedule baseline variance analysis for all projects. At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or Technical required.
Seven or more (7+) years of experience.
Strong working knowledge of project control functions, ERP systems and tools such as MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6 Professional, and Power BI.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal.
High level of personal integrity.
Strong relationship capabilities.
High levels of creativity, persistence, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
The candidate should be a self-starter, possess strong analytical skills, and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Strong computer skills (MS Office).
Proficient in both written and spoken English.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification preferred.
Experience with Omega 365 Pims preferred.

Responsibilities

Expert with standard planning and scheduling methodologies and tools.
Prepare plans and schedules for large and complex projects or multiple projects.
Obtain Project Team buy-in/approval of all documented schedule assumptions and baselines.
Ensure all changes to schedule baselines are approved prior to execution, as necessary.
Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
Facilitate planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies.
Creation, assignment, and maintenance of schedule EPS, WBS, Activity Calendars, Activity Codes, Global Changes, and Resources
Review, challenge, and incorporate external supplier/contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule.
Validate schedule forecast accuracy, productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation.
Provide all necessary inputs for and actively participate in Cost and Schedule Risk Assessments (CSRA).
Assess schedule irregularities/trends to suggest acceleration opportunities and corrective actions.
Responsible for project progress measurement including reporting and schedule integration.
Develop and implement planning/scheduling processes and procedures.
Develop and maintain schedule benchmarking system.
Coach and mentor junior Planner/Schedulers in industry best practices/processes.
Lead a team of schedulers across multiple projects/programs.
Coordinate with and foster open lines of communication amongst all Project Team members.
Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work.
Other duties as required.