Project Planner V

Compensation: $65 - $95 / Hr.

Job Title: Project Planner V 

Location: Alpine, Alaska

Schedule: 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off (North Slope Rotation)

Position Overview

The Project Planner V supports the Facilities Planning & Scheduling Lead throughout the Execution and Commissioning phases of a large-scale capital project in Alpine, Alaska.

This role is responsible for building, maintaining, analyzing, and continuously improving project schedules using Primavera and CPMS (ConocoPhillips Capital Project Management System).

The ideal candidate brings extensive planning and scheduling experience on major oil & gas projects, strong understanding of commissioning planning, outstanding communication skills, and technical proficiency in integrated project controls.

This position will work a 2x2 rotation on the North Slope.
 
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling

• Identify all construction and commissioning activities and develop logic using CPMS
• Establish and maintain project logic networks, critical paths, and schedule forecasts
• Integrate cost engineering inputs into the schedule and project control reports
• Prepare automated and integrated project controls reports, dashboards, and procedures
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and schedule data preservation trails

Project Controls & Analysis

• Perform earned value (labor/quantity) analysis; report variances and trends
• Track contractor schedules and notify project managers of deviations or delays
• Prepare recovery plans or mitigation schedules as needed
• Incorporate approved change orders into schedule and cost structures
• Support WIP/EV forecasting, schedule risk considerations, and progress validation

Stakeholder Interface

• Attend contractor meetings to review construction and commissioning schedules
• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and impacts to cross-functional teams

Coordinate closely with:
– Contractors & subcontractors
– Engineering
– Quality
– Construction Management
– Procurement & Logistics
– Contracts Administration
– Project Controls & Project Management
Commissioning Support

• Apply commissioning sequence knowledge to maintain logic integrity
• Ensure schedule updates align with commissioning readiness and turnover plans
• Support integration between construction completion and commissioning milestones

Basic / Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 10 years project controls experience on major capital oil & gas or petrochemical projects
• Strong experience working with Construction & Commissioning teams
• Extensive Primavera P6 experience (expert level)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated competency in automated / integrated project controls systems
• Strong communication skills with high attention to detail and responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Project Management

Strong working knowledge of:
– Project Controls
– Cost Engineering
– Planning & Scheduling
– Earned Value / WIP Forecasting
– Accruals & general accounting principles

• Ability to develop high-level management reports and presentations
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Salary : $78,000 - $134,000