Planning & Scheduling Lead

Why?

Eng.Co Group is built on people, partnerships, and relationships. We build and develop long-term relationships with our clients, based on mutual respect, honesty and trust. We are a business that strives to add value to our clients’ projects and operations by collaboratively leveraging best practices and being proactive in delivering innovative, practical and cost-effective bespoke solutions that reduce operational and safety risks.

How?

As an Onsite Planning & Scheduling Lead based in Houston, TX, you will play a critical role in a Power Generation Project currently n Execute Phase for a Major Oil & Gas company. Your experience and expertise will help drive project timelines, optimize resource allocation, as well as, compiling and delivering, recovery plans when and where required. This position requires a strong understanding of project scheduling software (Primavera P6 is a must), industry-specific processes, and a proven track record of supporting large-scale Oil & Gas and Power Generation projects.

The candidate should have a minimum of 10-years’ experience in Oil & Gas and Power Generation Projects. You should have a degree in Engineering, or proven track record in Senior Scheduling roles for more than 15 years.

What?

The Onsite Planning & Scheduling Lead will lead the project to success by delivering on the planned schedule and key milestones, while maintaining the project critical path. Supporting the Project Manager and Project Management Team the Onsite Planning & Scheduling Lead shall have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage the delivery of the project schedule, including the development of s-curves, manpower histograms, critical path analysis, recovery plans as required.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather input and ensure the schedule reflects accurate project timelines, milestones, and resource needs.
• Monitor the progress of projects to ensure timely completion and proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or delays.
• Perform critical path analysis to highlight potential risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with onsite teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards during scheduling and execution.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in scheduling tools and software.
• Support budget forecasting and cost control by aligning project schedules with financial objectives.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior schedulers and project staff as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project scheduling within the Oil & Gas and Power Generation industries, with a focus on field operations, maintenance, or construction scheduling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or proven track record in Senior Scheduling roles for more than 15 years.
• Minimum 10 years in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Power BI an advantage
• Minimum 5 years Oil & Gas and, or, Power Generation Experience
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling techniques, and project management principles.
• Familiarity with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse teams and senior management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, analyse, and resolve scheduling issues in real-time.
• PMP, Project Scheduler Professional (PSP), or similar certifications are a plus.
• Fluent English