Planning and Scheduling Lead

Brunel is looking to hire a Planning and Scheduling Lead to work with a major Oil and Gas client in Spring, TX on a long term contract.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in project scheduling, progress measurement, and change management.
• Oversee contractor project control functions, focusing on scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Advise contractors on the adequacy of project control tools, reports, and schedules.
• Develop and maintain Level 1 and Level 2 integrated project schedules.
• Review and endorse schedule and progress baselines and forecasts prepared by contractors.
• Advise the Project Controls Lead and Project Leadership Team on schedule risks and recommend corrective actions or mitigations for adverse trends.
• Review and validate schedule corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Assess project changes for scheduling impact and ensure changes are reflected in overall schedule stewardship and reporting.
• Monitor and report schedule implications of changes, including the contractor’s schedule basis for change proposals.
• Ensure contractor scheduling practices comply with project coordination procedures.
• Lead contractors in developing contract control schedules and milestones.
• Oversee subcontractor schedule integration and progress measurement.
• Monitor contractor performance against approved baseline schedules, identify issues, and assist with corrective actions or recovery plans.
• Analyze progress, trends, and forecasts to support management decision-making.
• Participate in contract bid evaluations for schedule assessments.
• Ensure contractor schedules align with external requirements like permits and regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
• Prior experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Experience in Project Controls, Project Services, or Planning/Scheduling.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera Project Planner (P6).