Senior Project Planner

Worley•Houston, TX

About The Position

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Sr. Planner/Scheduler – Power Play an integral role in shaping how complex engineering and construction projects are planned, sequenced, and delivered. You will be at the center of project execution strategy—developing and managing integrated schedules that drive performance, reduce risk, and enable teams to deliver safely, predictably, and efficiently. This role positions you as both a technical specialist and a trusted advisor to project leadership, influencing outcomes through data, insight, and collaboration. Purpose of the role Play an integral role in leading planning and scheduling activities for major projects, ensuring alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction execution. You will develop and maintain robust, integrated schedules that reflect project objectives, contractual commitments, and operational realities—enabling proactive decision-making and optimized project performance.

Requirements

A degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline—or equivalent relevant experience
Typically 7+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling, including roles supporting large or complex construction projects
Demonstrated experience developing and managing schedules for power generation projects, including simple-cycle and combined cycle environments
Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling methodologies, including critical path method (CPM), resource loading, and progress measurement
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support project decision-making
Experience working within multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM project environments, collaborating across engineering, procurement, and construction functions
Ability to lead planning efforts, guide teams, and influence stakeholders through technical expertise and clear communication
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex scheduling information to senior stakeholders
A detail-oriented and structured approach to work, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and delivery
Solid understanding of planning systems, tools, and processes, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and support continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Developing detailed engineering and construction schedules for major project proposals and active projects, ensuring logic, sequencing, and resource alignment are fit for purpose
Maintaining schedules on an ongoing basis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with project progress and changing conditions
Ensuring compatibility and integration of supporting schedules across disciplines, enabling a unified and coordinated execution strategy
Collaborating closely with project management, engineering, construction, and project controls teams to improve planning accuracy and execution performance
Conducting schedule analysis to identify critical path, risks, constraints, and opportunities for optimization
Preparing and presenting schedule reports, progress updates, and forecasts to project leadership and stakeholders
Supporting performance improvement initiatives by providing insights into schedule variance, productivity trends, and execution risk
Leading or guiding junior planners and schedulers, assigning work, reviewing outputs, and providing technical mentorship
Participating in cross-functional coordination to ensure planning activities support broader project and business objectives
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of planning systems, processes, and tools