Project Planner I

Worley • Cameron, LA

2d

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating detailed project schedules for proposals and projects in progress. The Project Planner I will help ensure project activities are accurately planned, tracked, and documented, while providing scheduling information and reports that support effective project management and decision-making. This role is suited to someone who has established experience in planning or scheduling and is ready to continue developing their skills while taking increasing ownership of assigned work.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent qualification in planning, scheduling, engineering, construction, project management, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Typically 3+ years of relevant planning or scheduling experience.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating engineering, construction, or project schedules.
• Understanding of project scheduling principles, including activity sequencing, durations, milestones, dependencies, progress tracking, and forecast dates.
• Ability to review project information, identify schedule impacts, and communicate relevant changes to the project team.
• Intermediate understanding of scheduling systems, processes, tools, and techniques relevant to the role.
• Ability to work with established procedures while using sound judgment when addressing routine scheduling issues.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to maintaining accurate project information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with project team members, stakeholders, and other functional groups.
• Developing ability to influence and persuade others by presenting scheduling information clearly and providing practical recommendations.
• Ability to work independently on assigned activities while seeking technical guidance when needed.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications and relevant project scheduling software.
• A proactive approach to identifying issues, asking questions, and finding practical solutions.
• Commitment to working safely, ethically, and in accordance with Worley and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering and construction schedules in accordance with project requirements and established scheduling practices.
• Develop schedules for project proposals and projects in progress, incorporating activities, durations, sequencing, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Update schedules regularly to reflect current project status, progress, changes, and forecast dates.
• Monitor planned versus actual progress and identify schedule changes, trends, and potential areas of concern.
• Prepare scheduling reports and provide accurate project information to management and project teams.
• Coordinate with project team members to gather progress updates, confirm activity status, and maintain accurate schedule information.
• Support the identification of schedule risks, delays, and potential impacts and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate scheduling documentation, records, and supporting information in accordance with project and company requirements.
• Apply established processes, procedures, systems, and tools to complete scheduling activities accurately and consistently.
• Review schedule information for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
• Communicate scheduling information, ideas, and recommendations clearly to project team members and stakeholders.
• Provide support and guidance to less experienced team members when assigned.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes, tools, and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with project, engineering, construction, and other functional teams to support successful project delivery.

Benefits

• Values-inspired culture
• Belonging, connection and innovation
• Diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace
• Opportunities for reskilling and leveraging transferable skills
• Support for transition to low carbon energy infrastructure and technology expertise
• Path for ambition and potential career success
• Broaden horizons
• Explore diverse opportunities
• Deliver sustainable change

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree