Project Planner I

Worley • Cameron, LA

7d

About The Position

The Project Planner I independently applies advanced scheduling and planning techniques and analysis within a project environment. The role performs planning and scheduling activities, monitors job progress against schedules, coordinates with material expediters on critical supply items, participates in expenditure forecasts, and conducts schedule analysis.

The position requires relevant knowledge of project scheduling, planning, and controls, along with analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. The planner works within established processes while managing assigned tasks with increasing independence, identifying potential issues, and communicating practical recommendations. The role also involves maintaining accurate project records, preparing schedule reports, and communicating scheduling information to technical colleagues, project stakeholders, and management.

Worley is a global energy, chemicals, and resources company headquartered in Australia. It provides consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction services across the project lifecycle, extending through operations and decommissioning, and supports customers as they pursue sustainable solutions and low-carbon infrastructure.

Requirements

• A university degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction management, project management, project controls, planning, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Typically at least 3 years of relevant experience in project scheduling, project planning, project controls, engineering, construction, or a related field.
• Experience preparing, updating, or monitoring engineering and construction schedules for projects or project proposals.
• Understanding of project lifecycles, engineering and construction activities, activity sequencing, schedule dependencies, milestones, and progress measurement.
• Familiarity with project scheduling systems, processes, and tools relevant to the discipline, and ability to apply established procedures accurately and consistently.
• Experience preparing schedule reports, maintaining project records, and presenting project information clearly and in a structured format.
• Ability to interpret schedule data, identify variances and inconsistencies, validate schedule inputs, and maintain reliable records.
• Ability to follow defined procedures and technical guidance while managing assigned work with increasing independence.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to adapt explanations for technical colleagues, stakeholders, and management.
• Organization, attention to detail, prioritization, sound judgment, adaptability, and willingness to seek guidance or escalate issues when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of planning and scheduling.
• Monitor job progress according to schedules.
• Coordinate with material expediters concerning critical items of supply.
• Participate in expenditure forecasts.
• Perform schedule analysis.
• Prepare, update, and monitor engineering and construction schedules for projects or project proposals.
• Interpret schedule data, compare planned and actual progress, identify variances, and communicate relevant information to project teams and management.
• Prepare schedule reports and maintain accurate, traceable, and well-organized project records.
• Investigate scheduling discrepancies, recognize potential constraints, and contribute practical solutions within the role's responsibility.
• Coordinate and follow up with stakeholders to obtain accurate schedule information.

What This Job Offers

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