Project Scheduler

Job Description

Planner / Scheduler needed!

Job Title : Planner / Scheduler

Location : Port Arthur, TX

Work Status : Onsite in Port Arthur, TX

Industry : Oil & Gas / Energy

Duration : 12 months+ (contract-to-possible perm opportunity)

Pay Rate : $60-$77 / hr

Job Summary :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planner / Scheduler to support the commissioning and startup organization within a dynamic project environment. In this role, you will collaborate closely with project teams to develop and maintain schedule data, ensuring the timely execution of key project milestones. Your responsibilities will include daily planning, schedule updates, critical path analysis, and support for simultaneous operations. Your efforts will play a vital role in keeping projects on schedule and within scope.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develops and maintains project schedules specifically for commissioning and startup phases.
• Establishes and updates schedules for specific disciplines or areas of responsibility.
• Builds and manages Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), defines activity durations, sets logical sequencing of work, and incorporates regular updates.
• Monitors and analyzes schedules to identify critical activities and assess project progress.
• Prepares detailed reports on the critical path and schedule performance metrics.
• Identifies and highlights tasks that could impact the overall project timeline.
• Supports interdisciplinary planning by identifying critical-path activities across various scopes.
• Monitors subcontractor readiness, deployment, and performance against schedule expectations.
• Reviews and evaluates subcontractor schedules, identifying potential workarounds or optimization opportunities.

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