Planner/Scheduler

Waldemar S. Nelson•New Orleans, LA

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Planner/Scheduler to develop and maintain engineering, design, procurement, and construction schedules for industrial projects within an EP/EPC environment. This role involves supporting schedule development across various project phases, leading workshops and review meetings, and preparing schedule-related reports. The ideal candidate will develop, monitor, analyze, and update project schedules concurrently, identify risks, and collaborate on continuous improvement of scheduling procedures. This position also assists in project cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost control reporting, supporting project managers with budget monitoring, cost tracking, performance measurement, and reporting activities. Integration of engineering and procurement schedules and coordination with external construction contractors are key responsibilities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management from an ABET accredited university and demonstrated experience in project planning and scheduling skills (schedule development, management and reporting).
Five (5) to ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, and cost control for industrial engineering and construction projects.
Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including importing and exporting Excel and MS Project into and out of Primavera P6.
Experience working in EP/EPC project environments.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Working knowledge of project cost management, forecasting, and reporting methodologies.
An understanding of Advanced Work Packaging project delivery methodology and the interaction between engineering disciplines, procurement and construction.
An understanding of AACEI Recommended Practices and Levels of Schedule.
Knowledge in the principles and practices of international industrial project procurement and engineering.
Proven experience with SharePoint, MS Office, MS Teams, and be an advanced Primavera P6 user.
Demonstrated ability to work with designers, engineers, and contractors of all experience levels regarding project schedules, progress and cost.
A high degree of professionalism and be detail oriented.
Be well versed in Earned Value Management and Rules of Credit.
Have a good understanding of management of change in the design engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications in scheduling such as PSP, PMI-SP, and EVM are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain engineering, design, procurement, and construction schedules using Primavera P6 (preferred) or Microsoft Project for industrial projects within an EP/EPC environment.
Support schedule development during proposal preparation, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, detailed engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
Lead schedule development workshops and schedule review meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including Project Managers, Engineering and Design Leads, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, construction contractors, and client representatives.
Prepare and issue schedule-related reports in accordance with project execution plans, client requirements, and project controls procedures.
Develop, monitor, analyze, and update project schedules for one or more projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones.
Identify schedule risks, variances, and critical path impacts, and recommend corrective actions to support successful project execution.
Collaborate in development and continuous improvement of scheduling procedures, and best practices.
Lead engineering and procurement schedule integration activities and coordinate interfaces with external construction contractors.
Assist in the development of project cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost control reporting.
Support project managers with budget monitoring, cost tracking, performance measurement, and project reporting activities.