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Planner/Scheduler (data center experience)
Location: Odessa, TX
Pay: Up to $56 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler to support industrial construction projects in Odessa, Texas. This role will develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules across fabrication, procurement, installation, and construction activities.
The ideal candidate has at least five years of planning and scheduling experience on EPC, industrial, oil and gas, or similar construction projects and is proficient with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain master and discipline-level project schedules.
- Establish activity sequencing, durations, lead times, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate schedules for fabrication, procurement, assembly, installation, and construction.
- Update project schedules using client-approved software.
- Track progress and communicate schedule status to clients, contractors, and project leadership.
- Identify delays, constraints, and schedule risks.
- Develop recovery plans and adjust schedules to address unforeseen conditions.
- Prepare production, progress, and schedule reports.
- Create alignment sheets and support project controls activities.
- Help identify required materials, tools, equipment, and workforce resources.
- Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement, project controls, and client representatives.
- Travel to project sites as needed.
What We Are Seeking
- 5 years of experience in planning and scheduling EPC or industrial construction projects.
- Oil and gas, energy, process systems, or industrial construction experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Understanding of project controls, budgets, financial statements, and schedule performance.
- Ability to understand engineering logic, procurement sequences, fabrication requirements, and construction methods.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently, follow direction, and lead or guide others.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience and training will be considered.
- Experience working with construction contractors is preferred.
Salary : $56