Project Planner Job in Tomball 77375, Texas Us

Engineering and Fabrication firm located in Tomball area has immediate opening for an experienced Project Planner

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

·         Prior to project start, create and revise preliminary master schedules for Operations detailing the sequence of all work to be performed.

·         Maintain master schedule for each project and identify and record the impact of work performed and not performed as scheduled. Evaluate actual project progress and provide regular schedule updates.

·         Interface with Project Manager, Project Engineer, Production Manager, Purchasing, Executive Management and Clients a to discuss scheduling assumptions and resolution of problems. 

·         Contribute to the development of working schedules for Estimating, prior to proposal date, which sufficiently illustrate the sequence of work activities and contract time.

·         Prepare and issue preliminary schedule.

·         Incorporate Resource data into schedules as required.

·         Consult the appropriate project team members, the Proposal, and Contractual documents as a means of ensuring that proper planning is completed prior to the commencement of work.

·         Assist Project Managers in creating short-term schedules, monitor such schedules to determine impact on master schedule, and help in formulating actions to correct scheduling problems.

·         Provide information as needed on the content, modification, or presentation of project schedule.

·         Analyze consolidated project schedules to identify resource contention and support resource leveling strategies.

·         Identify scheduling software training needs among employees and provide training when necessary; remain current on the advancements in scheduling software.

·         Continuously expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

 Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

·         Educational and experience requirements include a relevant degree plus three or more years similar scheduling experience.

·         Equivalent combinations of training and/or related experience will be considered.

·         Sound knowledge of scheduling systems, principles and practices required.

·         Working knowledge of skidded equipment and modularized plants required.

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Time keeping systems essential.

·         Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.

*We are an equal oppurtunity employer