Lead Project Planner and Scheduler - Primoris Energy Services

PRIMORIS USA • $100K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • Minimum 15+ years of experience in EPC projects, particularly in power plant projects
  • Professional certifications such as PSP or PMP preferred
  • Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 or equivalent project scheduling tools
  • Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle and workflows

Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall project planning and development process
  • Develop Level 3-5 project schedules using Primavera P6
  • Establish work breakdown structures aligned with project scope
  • Track progress against baseline and update schedules regularly
  • Identify schedule-related risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors
  • Prepare weekly/monthly schedule reports and communicate performance to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation paid weekly
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD benefits
  • 401(k) with company match, vested from day one
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement for professional development
  • Paid Time Off, including Community Service Paid Time Off
  • Pet Coverage for employees' pets
  • Legal Assistance Coverage
  • Award-winning safety programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
Full Job Description
Primoris Energy Services is seeking an EPC Lead Project Planner and Scheduler with Power and Industrial project experience to play a critical role in ensuring projects are developed and delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with contractual and operational requirements. The role is both strategic and hands-on, bridging engineering, procurement, and construction teams through robust planning and schedule control.

Role and Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Lead and facilitate the overall project planning and development process.
  • Develop detailed Level 3-5 project schedules using Primavera P6
  • Define work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned with project scope
  • Establish logic networks, activity sequencing, and critical path analysis
  • Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules into a master plan
  • Set baseline schedules and maintain revisions throughout the project lifecycle

Schedule Control & Monitoring
  • Track progress against the baseline and update schedules regularly
  • Perform critical path and float analysis to identify risks and delays
  • Measure performance using KPIs (SPI, CPI, progress curves, S-curves)
  • Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
  • Maintain schedule integrity and audit compliance

Risk & Opportunity Management
  • Identify schedule-related risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Perform what-if scenario analysis and contingency planning
  • Support quantitative risk analysis (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, if applicable)
  • Highlight potential bottlenecks in engineering deliverables, procurement, or site execution

Interface Coordination
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors
  • Ensure alignment of timelines across disciplines and vendors
  • Facilitate look-ahead planning (2-week / 4-week plans) with site teams
  • Resolve schedule conflicts and interface issues

Reporting & Communication
  • Prepare and present weekly/monthly schedule reports
  • Generate dashboards including:
    • Progress status
    • Milestones tracking
    • Critical activities
  • Communicate schedule performance to project managers, clients, and stakeholders
  • Participate in project review meetings and provide planning insights

Change Management
  • Evaluate impact of scope changes, delays, or disruptions on schedule
  • Support extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis (e.g., impacted as-planned, time impact analysis)
  • Maintain records for claims and contractual compliance

Resource & Cost Integration
  • Support resource loading of schedules (labor, equipment)
  • Align schedule with cost control systems and cash flow forecasts
  • Assist in developing manpower histograms and productivity analysis

Systems & Process Improvement
  • Standardize planning procedures, templates, and best practices
  • Ensure compliance with company and client planning standards
  • Mentor junior planners and provide technical guidance
  • Drive improvements in planning tools, automation, and reporting systems

Tender & Proposal Support
  • Develop bid schedules and execution strategies during proposal stage
  • Analyze project scope to define realistic timelines and constraints
  • Support risk identification and schedule commitments for bids

Leadership & Governance
  • Act as the planning focal point for the project
  • Ensure alignment with project controls (cost, risk, change)
  • Provide strategic input to project management on schedule-driven decisions

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Construction Management, or related field
  • Minimum 15+ years of experience in EPC projects, preferably in simple and combined cycle power plant projects
  • Professional certifications such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) are an advantage

Technical Skills
  • Advanced expertise in project scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred)
  • Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle, phases, and workflows
  • Proficiency in critical path analysis, delay analysis, and project forecasting
  • Familiarity with contract frameworks such as FIDIC or equivalent

Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • High attention to detail with the ability to maintain strategic oversight
  • Ability to perform in high-pressure, fast-track project environments

Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation paid weekly
  • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
  • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
  • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
  • Legal Assistance Coverage
  • Award winning safety programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

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