Planner/ Scheduler

Danos•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Project Planner/Scheduler develops and maintains detailed job plans for small capital projects in the oil and gas industry. Plans include scheduling, cost estimates, resource coordination, task sequences and durations, and material and equipment needs. The position supports project schedule development and maintenance, progress reporting, schedule reviews, proposal preparation, and coordination among project teams. It also provides support and training in project and scheduling software for office and jobsite staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Industrial, or another related engineering field.
Five or more years of experience in cost engineering, cost estimating, planning, scheduling, estimating, or other project controls areas in an oil and gas environment.
Advanced experience with scheduling software applications such as Primavera (P6) on projects.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Positive leadership style and ability to create high morale.
Autonomous, self-starter.
Superior planning and organizational skills.
Must meet all conditional job offer requirements, including background, drug, and MVR checks.

Nice To Haves

Large project experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed job plans covering work steps, durations, material and equipment needs, resource requirements, schedule sequence, Gantt charts, and cost estimates.
Coordinate planning resources in accordance with small capital project cost estimates and schedules.
Update plans to reflect approved change orders and develop new plans as needed.
Establish a regular reporting cadence to communicate planned versus actual progress.
Analyze work problems, recommend resolutions, and execute solutions.
Adjust plans based on feedback from project execution.
Perform critical- and near-critical-path analysis.
Prepare summary- and detailed-level schedules.
Develop full Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules for projects.
Participate in project schedule reviews, including Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) and other sessions.
Participate in developing and preparing proposal presentations, including preliminary bar chart schedules and staffing charts.
Provide support and training in project and scheduling software to office and jobsite staff.
Conduct schedule and Work-In-Progress (WIP) reviews.
Coordinate schedules and models with multiple teams.
Interpret data, compile reports, and deliver presentations.