Project Planner 1

TechnipFMC • Houston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Planner-Scheduler Engineer I will provide project planning and scheduling support to projects within the Subsea NAM group. This candidate must be detail-oriented, but able to understand projects from a top-level perspective while strictly adhering to the foundational beliefs and core values of TechnipFMC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience; technical background preferred).
• 2–4 years of project execution experience, ideally in subsea oil & gas.
• Proficient in scheduling tools (Primavera P6) and ERP systems (SAP or similar); strong MS Office skills.
• Skilled in coordinating multiple schedule inputs and delivering accurate project status reports.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and team player; capable of client interfacing and contractual review.
• Knowledge of project planning, MRP, and commercial management of contracts; negotiation experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work nights/weekends during vessel operations and support offshore projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives, execution strategy, and develop compliant schedules to meet duration and resource goals.
• Establish planning & scheduling systems (methods, procedures, dashboards) and assign work breakdown structures.
• Monitor and control project status, identify delays, propose corrective actions, and conduct schedule audits/reviews.
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams and stakeholders to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify milestones, critical approvals, procurement items, and validate progress.
• Analyze schedule logic, constraints, critical paths, and assess schedule changes/trends for accuracy and validity.
• Prepare client and internal progress reports, support baseline approvals, and review contractual documentation for planning compliance.
• Provide feedback and lessons learned to improve planning methods; manage hardware through supply chain using SAP ERP and related tools.

What This Job Offers

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