Sr. Planner Scheduler

Location: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Job Type: Full time
Ref: R-160044

About the role

We are seeking a Sr Planner Scheduler to join our Energy team in Houston, TX, reporting to the Practice Lead, to support the delivery of projects with a particular focus on large scale energy projects.

• Develop project schedules for Engineering, Procurement and Construction stages of large scale projects.
• Lead Interactive Planning and Construction Planning Sessions – ensuring that comprehensive schedules are developed using industry best practices and benchmarking data.
• Work with stakeholders to identify resources and man hours required to complete project activities and maintain accurate estimate to complete man hours throughout duration.
• Ensure all activity links are logic-driven and are aligned with project deliverables, Project Execution Plan (PEP), Contracting Strategy and Workforce Planning.
• Update schedule progress through all project stages in accordance with processes and procedures validating work completed, communicating deviations and variances in a timely manner.
• Interface with contractors on all schedule related matters validating contractor schedules for accuracy and or overseeing contractor direct inputs to the master control schedule.
• Certify that Field Performance updates are being captured in the project schedules, and progress captured remains accurate at all times.
• Closely monitor schedule performance against key performance indicators using systems such as Earned Value for productivity, trending and early warning identification.
• Verify schedule integrity and evaluate logic and float maintaining accuracy of schedule at all times.
• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts and schedule analysis on a periodic basis and lead progress communications and update meetings.
• Perform schedule analysis and report findings, including critical path(s), longest path, milestone deviations and slippage analysis. Assist in developing recovery plans.
• Account for approved change orders in the schedule and analyze their impact on the project. Re-baselining if applicable.
• Support Schedule, Estimate and Cost integration during development phases in support of baseline approval efforts.
• Draft Schedule Development, Schedule Basis and Schedule Management project documentation and provide input to Project Controls Plans and support project assurance process.
• Participate in continuous improvement scopes of work and have a direct and profound effect on a data-driven organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, or 8 years of relevant construction experience, or alternatively 8 years proven experience directly in a Planning and Scheduling environment.
• Certification with AACE, PMI or CMAA is preferred.
• Basic communication, verbal and written skills.
• Experienced in supporting both programs and large-scale major projects in both Cost and Schedule driven capacities.
• Experienced in process plant related projects within energy industry such as Oil+Gas, Power, Nuclear etc.
• Must be fluent in the use of Primavera P6 with good understanding of system integration and industry standard support tools.
• Strong understanding of project Engineering phases such as Conceptual, FEED and Detail Design and associated scope with each phase.
• Must have strong understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method) concepts and industry standard Quality Assurance.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of earned value concepts, calculations, and rules of credit.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $150,000 - $170,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.