Project Planning Lead

The Project Planning Lead is responsible for driving schedule strategy and execution across a portfolio of large-scale capital projects. This role owns the development and oversight of integrated project schedules, ensuring coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex capital programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align timelines across all phases of project delivery
• Lead scheduling efforts from early planning through execution and final closeout
• Analyze critical path activities, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to protect schedule milestones
• Oversee planning activities across multiple active projects within a broader portfolio
• Develop detailed schedules using Primavera tools (P6 and/or Primavera Cloud)
• Incorporate cost and resource data into schedules to support forecasting and performance tracking
• Align Statements of Work (SOW) with project timelines and key deliverables
• Deliver regular updates, including schedule analysis, variances, and executive-level reporting
• Ensure consistency between scheduling platforms and ERP systems such as SAP
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced project environments
• Establish and standardize scheduling processes, tools, and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 7 years of experience in project planning or scheduling within large capital projects
• Strong expertise with Primavera P6 and/or Primavera Cloud
• Experience working within ERP environments such as SAP or Oracle-based systems
• Proven ability to develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Experience functioning in a lead planning role with ownership over schedule outcomes