Planning and Scheduling Lead

Opportunity Snapshot

Compensation : $90 / hour

Location : Midland, TX

Assignment Duration : 12 months+

Work Schedule : M-F / 40 hours+

Benefits : Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO

Responsibilities

Provides overall project schedule, progress measurement, and change management leadership and expertise

Stewards the Contractor's project control organization with respect to schedule development, control and progress measurement

Advises the Contractor's organization with respect to adequacy of project controls tools, reports and schedules

Reviews and, where appropriate, endorses schedule and progress Baselines and forecast prepared by Contractor

Advises Project Controls Lead and Project Leadership Team of any potential schedule issues and when necessary, provides guidance on, corrective action and measures to mitigate any adverse trends

Develops and reviews schedule corrective actions and recovery plans, and verifies needed actions / plans are implemented

Reviews project changes to evaluate detail schedule impact; responsible for quantifying and incorporating the effect and impact of approved changes in the overall schedule stewardship and reporting.

Monitor and report on schedule implications of changes

Reviews schedule basis of Contractor's change proposals

Reviews and endorses changes with regards to schedule and progress impact

Supports Project Team with ongoing project progress measurement and schedule analysis, reporting, and forecasting activities

Ensure that contractor scheduling practices and progress measurement system comply with project Coordination Procedures

Lead Contractor to development Contract Control Schedules and Milestones

Ensure integration of subcontractors' schedules and progress measurement system

Monitor contractor performance vs. approved baseline schedule to assist management in identification of issues and development / implementation of corrective actions or recovery plan

Analyze progress, schedule trends, and develop forecasts to support management decision making

Participate in contract bid evaluations (as required for schedule evaluation)

Ensure that contractor schedule reflects / align with external schedule requirements and interfaces such as permitting and regulatory

Assist Project Team in developing / reviewing schedule corrective actions and recovery plans, and making sure needed actions / plans are implemented

Provide direction and feedback to schedule engineers (owner and contractors) on schedule development and control expectations during execution

Participates in gathering and recording Lessons Learned for the project that relate to progress and schedule areas

Maintains regular contact with the Functional Organization

Maintain close liaison with members of the organization

Drives and promotes capital efficiency on projects being stewarded by the department

Qualifications

Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management

Prior oil and gas industry experience preferred

Experience in Project Controls, Project Services and / or Planning / Scheduling

Supervisory experience required

Willing to work overseas in a team environment, relocate to project site as required

Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills

Advanced competency in Primavera Project Planner (P6)

Adaptability to changing priorities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to multitask and respond quickly to urgent analysis requests