Lead Pipeline & Facilities Scheduler / USA

POSITION TITLE:  Project Scheduler
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
LOCATION:   Houston, TX

We are a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas industry. Our client, a Midstream EPC Company, is looking to hire a Project Scheduler for a permanent position based in Houston, TX.
                                                                                                        
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead the creation and implementation of the integrated schedule structure for pipeline and process facility projects.
• Provide a resource loaded (and levelled) project schedule which clearly identifies critical path and float areas.
• Monitor, collect, and enter progress on a regular basis for the projects they represent.
• Collaborate with Project Managers & Engineers to define schedule requirements and confirm lead times for new orders.
• Determine priorities to match supply and demand to achieve established customer contract obligations and operational business goals.
• Maintain integrated schedule during the project life cycle monitoring progress and incorporating management of change modifications to the original scope as necessary.
• Review the schedules & drive communication to the business management to identify risk areas with mitigation plans to insure on-time-delivery.
• Perform ongoing schedule analyses, critical path analyses, earned value analyses, manpower analysis, risk analyses reporting, evaluate /recommend schedule improvement opportunities.
• Prepare/deliver accurate and on-time reporting of benchmarks as defined by the Client.
• Work with cost management to gain alignment when forecasting schedule completion dates.
• Maintain positive working relationships with pipelines to ensure a cooperative approach to resolution of scheduling problems.
• Support the project team to provide clear visibility on status and schedule of projects internally and to customers.
• Travel on short notice for onsite requirements.
• Assist in the performance of other operational functions as required.

 
                         
 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is a plus; 4 Years of High Level Project Scheduling experience in lieu of degree
• 3+ years of direct, full time experience in project scheduling and project controls within EPC, Engineering firm or a closely related industry
• Must have current and demonstrated experience in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; Tilos a plus
• Prior experience in managing issues, scope, and quality while bringing complex projects to successful completion within the cost and time constraints
• Must have a general understanding of project scope, work phases and estimating process in order to establish construction sequences, durations and logic ties within a schedule with minimal supervision
• Travel up to 60%

This is an excellent opportunity to become part one of the world’s leading Midstream EPC Company, who is driving forward increasingly specialized and innovative solutions. The successful applicant will receive a competitive compensation package with medical benefits, matching 401K, PTO, life insurance, and more. For further information regarding this role or to discuss other opportunities contact me.