Planner / Scheduler III

Job Title: Planner / Scheduler III

Location: Cary, NC

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week

Employment Type: 12+ months Contract, with a possibility of extension

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Planner / Scheduler III to support construction project management activities, including project planning, schedule development, monitoring, and execution coordination. The successful candidate will independently manage project schedules, coordinate with cross-functional project teams, identify schedule risks, and ensure alignment with project milestones and execution requirements.

This role requires advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, strong project controls and scheduling expertise, and experience supporting oil and gas construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, detail, expand, and maintain project schedules for one or more projects throughout the planning, procurement, development, construction, and maintenance phases.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise scheduling standards, including the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Update, revise, and refine project schedules as projects progress through development and execution.
• Incorporate earned-value data, field construction progress, and other project tracking information into schedule updates.
• Analyze schedule performance and assess the impact of changes on baseline schedules, project milestones, and overall execution plans.
• Identify critical path activities, schedule dependencies, potential delays, and opportunities for schedule improvement.
• Develop and maintain schedule performance indicators to monitor project progress and identify potential risks.
• Prepare detailed “what-if” schedules and evaluate alternative execution scenarios to support project planning and decision-making.
• Ensure resource requirements are incorporated into project schedules and continuously refined throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations related to project planning, scheduling, and construction logistics.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, construction teams, procurement teams, internal stakeholders, customers, partners, and consultants to obtain accurate and timely schedule information.
• Prepare and maintain scheduling reports, project updates, and supporting documentation required for project execution and completion.
• Communicate scheduling issues, performance trends, risks, and potential business impacts to Project Managers and relevant stakeholders.
• Support project execution alignment by coordinating scheduling activities and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver required project reports and cost-related data within established deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in project planning, scheduling, project controls, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced-level knowledge of Primavera P6 for project scheduling and schedule management.
• Experience working on oil and gas construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction project schedules, critical path analysis, schedule logic, and project milestone management.
• Experience updating project schedules using construction progress data, earned-value information, and project tracking reports.
• Ability to analyze schedule performance, identify risks, and evaluate the impact of schedule changes against baseline plans.
• Strong understanding of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resource planning, and schedule performance indicators.
• Ability to develop alternative schedules and perform “what-if” scenario analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing assignments, and manage workloads in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder relationship management skills.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily an office-based position.
• Occasional travel to construction field sites may be required.
• Overnight business travel or construction site visits may be necessary.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when visiting field locations.
• Must be able to prepare and submit project schedules, reports, and cost-related information accurately and on time.

Reporting Structure:

The Planner / Scheduler III will report directly to the Supervisor of Project Controls and will coordinate with Project Managers, project teams, and other internal and external stakeholders to support effective project planning and execution.