Sr. Project Scheduler

Tallgrass•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Project Scheduler develops, maintains, and analyzes integrated project schedules for midstream owner/operator capital projects throughout the project lifecycle. The role leads schedule update cycles, performs critical path and risk analysis, and develops recovery plans to support on-time project delivery. The position may provide technical guidance and mentoring but has no formal supervisory responsibility. The scheduler works with project teams, contractors, engineering disciplines, and stakeholders to validate progress, coordinate schedule information, and report schedule status. The role requires dependable attendance and may involve non-traditional hours, travel, and availability by cell phone during working and non-working hours. General office working conditions and minimal safety hazards are noted. Candidates must clear a drug screen and, for certain positions, a background check that includes a credit report after an offer and before employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
8–12 years of Primavera P6 and/or similar scheduling experience.
Experience with large projects, such as petrochemical and/or LNG projects.
Extensive experience in Major Projects with a growth portfolio of USD 1 billion.
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
Extreme attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of the functions of engineering disciplines.
Understanding of customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to discuss and correspond effectively with engineering disciplines and contractors to obtain and understand information about schedules, scopes of work, estimates, and project costs.
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication, listening, presentation, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of other disciplines’ deliverable development to coordinate efforts.
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for project controls deliverables.
Experience scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work; ability to estimate task completion accurately.
Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers for travel.
Strong interpersonal skills to work with superiors, peers, and subordinates, including supervision of independent land contractors.
Ability to perform essential and marginal job functions, work as part of a team, take management direction, adhere to work schedules, and follow company policies.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.
Ability to work as a key member of an integrated project team and transparently manage property-related concerns to minimize impacts to project budget, schedule, and asset operability.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to travel and carry a cell phone, remaining available to respond during working and non-working hours.
Must clear a drug screen and complete a background check; a credit report is included for certain positions after an offer and before employment.

Nice To Haves

Midstream and Downstream experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated, logic-driven project schedules aligned with project scope, WBS, and execution strategy.
Lead schedule status and update cycles by gathering progress through meetings, field verification, and stakeholder coordination.
Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, constraints, and mitigation actions.
Develop schedule recovery plans and what-if scenarios, and evaluate their impact on key milestones.
Review contractor schedules for quality, logic integrity, credible progress, and alignment with owner milestones.
Integrate procurement and long-lead equipment and materials into schedules and monitor impacts on execution sequencing.
Support change management by evaluating schedule impacts and maintaining baseline and change documentation as required.
Provide schedule reporting packages and narratives for project leadership and stakeholders.
Ensure schedules comply with company standards and industry best practices, including AACE/PMI concepts.
Mentor schedulers and support continuous improvement of scheduling processes and templates.
Maintain dependable attendance and work non-traditional hours as required to meet project deadlines.
Prioritize safety and follow company safety policies and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.