Planner / Scheduler

Contract position located in Texas.

About the role

NAES is seeking an experienced Planner / Scheduler to support commissioning activities for a large-scale power generation project. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining commissioning schedules, coordinating work activities, tracking project progress, resource loading, and preparing reports that support safe and efficient startup execution. Working closely with commissioning leadership, engineering, construction, OEM representatives, and operations teams, this role will help ensure commissioning activities remain aligned with overall project milestones while providing accurate reporting on schedule performance, resource utilization, and commissioning readiness.

Key Project Requirements

• Experience planning and scheduling commissioning, startup, construction, or maintenance activities on utility-scale power generation or heavy industrial projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Strong analytical skills with experience tracking project progress, reporting milestones, and identifying schedule risks.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support commissioning and startup execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update commissioning schedules in coordination with project leadership.
• Coordinate daily and weekly commissioning activities while supporting resource planning and workforce loading.
• Monitor schedule progress, identify potential delays, and communicate schedule risks to project leadership.
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, manpower histograms, and performance metrics supporting commissioning execution.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, OEM representatives, and operations to maintain schedule alignment.
• Support planning meetings, outage coordination, commissioning readiness reviews, and startup planning activities.

Requirements

• Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or comparable scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, startup, construction, or maintenance planning processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret project schedules, resource plans, and milestone reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. Experience supporting planning, scheduling, or reporting on utility-scale power generation, industrial construction, or commissioning projects is preferred. Experience with commissioning schedules, startup planning, and project reporting is highly desirable.