Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Technical field required.
10+ years of experience in project scheduling and controls.
Project management certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of ERP systems and tools like MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6, and Power BI.
Experience with Omega 365 Pims preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of personal integrity and strong relationship capabilities.
Responsibilities
Lead planning and scheduling for large, complex projects.
Prepare and maintain project schedules and plans.
Facilitate planning workshops to define project scope and dependencies.
Ensure all schedule changes are approved before execution.
Provide timely updates and validate schedule forecast accuracy.
Coach and mentor junior planners/schedulers in best practices.
Assess client needs and develop strategic scheduling solutions.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Collaborative team environment with open communication.
Commitment to quality and integrity in work.
Access to industry best practices and mentoring.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Planner/Scheduler V Oil & Gas to join our team in Houston, TX.
Purpose
Provide team leadership, technical and non-technical support to all project activities in respect to planning/scheduling, resource loading/leveling, and schedule baseline variance analysis for large, complex projects and programs.
Responsibilities
Competencies:
Project Controls
Project Scheduling & Reporting
Management of Change
Progress Measurement and Earned Value
Responsibilities:
Expert with standard planning and scheduling methodologies and tools.
Prepare plans and schedules for large and complex projects or multiple projects.
Obtain Project Team buy-in/approval of all documented schedule assumptions and baselines.
Ensure all changes to schedule baselines are approved prior to execution, as necessary.
Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
Facilitate planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies.
Creation, assignment, and maintenance of schedule EPS, WBS, Activity Calendars, Activity Codes, Global Changes, and Resources.
Review, challenge, and incorporate external supplier/contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule.
Validate schedule forecast accuracy, productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation.
Provide all necessary inputs for and actively participate in Cost and Schedule Risk Assessments (CSRA).
Facilitate Schedule Risk Assessment and prepare and present results.
Assess schedule irregularities/trends to suggest acceleration opportunities and corrective actions.
Responsible for project progress measurement including reporting and schedule integration.
Develop and implement planning/scheduling processes and procedures.
Develop and maintain schedule benchmarking system.
Coach and mentor junior Planner/Schedulers in industry best practices/processes.
Lead a team of schedulers across multiple projects/programs.
Assess client needs and provide strategic development of scheduling solutions.
Coordinate with and foster open lines of communication amongst all Project Team members.
Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work.
Other duties as required.
Success Metrics and Competencies
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or Technical required.
Ten or more (10+) years of experience.
Project management certification preferred.
Strong working knowledge of project control functions, ERP systems and tools such as MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6 Professional, and Power BI.
Experience with Omega 365 Pims preferred.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills - written and verbal.
High level of personal integrity.
Strong relationship capabilities.
High levels of creativity, persistence, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
The candidate should be a self-starter, possess strong analytical skills, and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Strong computer skills (MS Office).
Proficient in both written and spoken English.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include exposure to bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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Job Description Disclaimer
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
About Bowman Consulting
Michelle White "Miki" Bowman is an American attorney and a Governor on the Federal Reserve's board. She is the first person to fill the community bank seat on the board, a seat created by a 2015 law.
Previously, Bowman was the Kansas banking commissioner, from January 2017 through November 2018. She also held senior staff positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security during the George W. Bush administration.
