What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner/Scheduler position at JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.)?
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is actively searching for a Senior Planner/Scheduler for our client’s project near Odessa, TX. This is a contract position with competitive pay and per diem. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a state-of-the-art project.
Responsibilities
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Responsibilities
- Developing detailed structural TAR schedules for project proposals and execution phases, ensuring logic, sequencing, and constructability are fit for purpose
- Maintaining schedules on a real-time basis, ensuring alignment with field progress, evolving scope, and turnaround constraints
- Ensuring compatibility and integration of supporting schedules across engineering, procurement, and construction activities
- Supporting shutdown and turnaround planning, including critical path development, resource loading, and sequencing for structural scopes
- Collaborating closely with construction, project controls, and site teams to improve planning accuracy and execution performance
- Preparing and presenting schedule reports, forecasts, and performance updates for project leadership and stakeholders
- Identifying risks, constraints, and opportunities within the project schedule, and supporting mitigation and recovery planning
- Leading or guiding schedulers and planning resources, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring adherence to standards
- Supporting continuous improvement in planning processes, systems, and tools to enhance turnaround efficiency
- Participating in cross-functional collaboration to ensure schedules reflect site realities, operational constraints, and execution strategies
- 7 years of experience in project planning and scheduling within industrial, construction, or turnaround environments
- Advanced planning expertise, strong technical understanding of turnaround environments, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-consequence projects.
- Degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline—or equivalent relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting structural TAR (turnaround) projects, including shutdown scheduling, sequencing, and execution planning
- Strong understanding of scheduling methodologies, including critical path analysis, resource loading, and progress measurement
- Experience working in multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM environments, coordinating across engineering, construction, and project controls teams
- Proven ability to lead planning efforts, guide teams, and influence stakeholders through technical expertise and clear communication
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights to support project performance
- Experience preparing reports, presentations, and executive-level communications on complex scheduling matters
- Ability to lead functional project teams and mentor junior planners and schedulers
- Strong understanding of planning systems, processes, and tools, with the ability to troubleshoot and improve scheduling performance
- A structured, detail-oriented approach with the ability to perform under tight timelines typical of turnaround execution
- Qualified Candidates Should Apply Now ***
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