Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Management, or related field
7-10 years of planning and scheduling experience in large-scale EPC projects
Proficient in Primavera P6 and experienced with Deltek Acumen Risk and Microsoft Project
Strong understanding of Critical Path Methodology (CPM) and schedule analysis
Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
Ability to develop integrated multidisciplinary project schedules
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
Perform schedule analysis using various project controls tools
Support project baseline development during initiation and planning
Develop and maintain integrated Level 3 and Level 4 project schedules
Facilitate multidisciplinary scope reviews and planning sessions
Monitor schedule performance and compliance with project baselines
Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation plans
Prepare progress reports and forecast updates for stakeholders
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
Involvement in large-scale, complex projects
Support for continuous improvement initiatives
Access to advanced project controls tools and methodologies
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Project Controls Planner is responsible for supporting project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and schedule reporting throughout the project lifecycle. They collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Cost Controls, and Project Management teams to develop and maintain integrated project schedules, analyze performance, identify schedule risks, and provide schedule-driven insights that support project execution and decision-making.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Perform schedule analysis using Primavera P6, Deltek Acumen Risk, Microsoft Project, and other project controls tools as required
Support project baseline development during project initiation and planning phases
Develop, maintain, and update integrated Level 3 and Level 4 project schedules using Primavera P6
Facilitate multidisciplinary scope reviews, planning sessions, and schedule review meetings
Develop and maintain integrated multidisciplinary schedules covering Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction, Installation, Hook-Up, Commissioning, and related project execution activities
Monitor schedule performance, progress updates, milestone achievement, and compliance with approved project baselines
Perform critical path analysis and evaluate schedule variances, trends, and performance indicators
Identify current and potential schedule risks, delays, and execution constraints that may impact project objectives
Support the development and implementation of mitigation, acceleration, and recovery plans to address schedule challenges
Analyze schedule impacts resulting from scope changes, procurement delays, construction challenges, contractor performance, and emerging project risks
Produce workforce histograms, progress curves, quantity curves, milestone reports, and other schedule performance metrics
Support alignment between schedule, progress measurement, cost reporting, and project controls processes
Prepare schedule narratives, look-ahead schedules, progress reports, and forecast updates for project stakeholders
Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Cost Controls, and subcontractor teams to support integrated project planning and execution
Provide guidance and mentoring to project controls personnel and planners as required
Support planning and scheduling continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices across projects
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Management, or a related discipline
7-10 years of planning and scheduling experience supporting large-scale, complex EPC projects.
Experience developing and maintaining integrated multidisciplinary project schedules
Strong proficiency in Primavera P6
Experience with Deltek Acumen Risk, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
Strong understanding of Critical Path Methodology (CPM), schedule forecasting, progress measurement, and schedule analysis
Experience supporting Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Hook-Up, and Commissioning phases of large-scale EPC projects
Advanced Excel skills, including curves, histograms, dynamic tables, dashboards, formulas, and reporting tools
Ability to develop and maintain logically linked project schedules using industry best practices
Ability to analyze project performance, schedule deviations, forecasts, performance factors, and recovery plans
Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
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About McDermott International
McDermott International, Inc. is a premier, fully integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions?from the wellhead to the storage tank?to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. Our proprietary technologies, integrated expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. Customers rely on McDermott to deliver certainty to the most complex projects, from concept to commissioning. Learn more at www.mcdermott.com.
