Planner/Scheduler IV, Oil & Gas

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Bowman is seeking a Planner/Scheduler 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 position supports large, complex, or multiple projects, including schedule development and updates, progress measurement, integrated scheduling, risk assessment, and analysis of schedule performance. It also leads schedulers across projects or programs, mentors junior staff, and contributes to improvements in planning and scheduling processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or a technical field.
• Seven or more 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, both written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
• 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.
• Motivated, problem-solving attitude; strong sense of urgency; strong work ethic; and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to promoting the company's reputation through quality work.
• Interest in professional growth and advancement.

Nice To Haves

• Project management certification.
• Experience with Omega 365 Pims.
• Creativity, persistence, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard planning and scheduling methodologies and tools.
• 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 receive approval before execution, as necessary.
• Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input and coordination with the Project Team.
• 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 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 and foster open communication among Project Team members.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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