Project Scheduler

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Project Scheduler to work in Martinez, CA, for a 1-year contract assignment. This role supports the Engineering Department in the planning, development, and execution of capital and expense projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 from project initiation through completion.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering Firms, Construction Management, Operations, Maintenance, and Contractors to develop logical, resource-driven schedules that support project execution strategies.
• Develop and maintain project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in accordance with Project Controls standards.
• Prepare and maintain master schedules, baseline schedules, look-ahead schedules, turnaround schedules, and detailed execution plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule variances, evaluate critical path activities, and recommend corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Perform schedule impact analyses for scope changes, engineering revisions, procurement delays, and construction changes.
• Review contractor schedules and progress updates to ensure compliance with project controls procedures and reporting requirements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports, project performance metrics, and executive summaries for project teams and leadership.
• Support Project Controls Supervisor with project portfolio reporting, schedule performance analysis, and project status reporting.
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis during engineering and execution phases to measure project performance against scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and maintain manpower forecasts, resource-loaded schedules, and resource histograms to support short- and long-term workforce planning.
• Interface with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Accounting, Construction, and Contractors to gather project information, resolve scheduling issues, and improve project execution.
• Assist Project Managers in developing recovery schedules, acceleration plans, and schedule optimization strategies.
• Continuously improve scheduling processes, reporting tools, and project controls best practices to enhance project execution and reporting efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in project planning and scheduling supporting capital projects, maintenance projects, or industrial construction.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, industrial, or heavy construction projects.
• Experience with SAP and project controls processes including forecasting, cost control, change management, and earned value management.
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, resource loading, schedule risk analysis, and progress measurement.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, schedule performance reporting, and project controls analytics.
• Familiarity with project estimating, construction execution planning, and contractor performance management.

Schedule

1-year contract assignment.