Lead Project Planner and Scheduler - Primoris Energy Services

Primoris Energy Services is seeking an EPC Lead Project Planner and Scheduler with Power and Industrial project experience to play a critical role in ensuring projects are developed and delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with contractual and operational requirements. The role is both strategic and hands-on, bridging engineering, procurement, and construction teams through robust planning and schedule control.

Role and Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling

* Lead and facilitate the overall project planning and development process.

* Develop detailed Level 3-5 project schedules using Primavera P6

* Define work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned with project scope

* Establish logic networks, activity sequencing, and critical path analysis

* Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules into a master plan

* Set baseline schedules and maintain revisions throughout the project lifecycle

Schedule Control & Monitoring

* Track progress against the baseline and update schedules regularly

* Perform critical path and float analysis to identify risks and delays

* Measure performance using KPIs (SPI, CPI, progress curves, S-curves)

* Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions

* Maintain schedule integrity and audit compliance

Risk & Opportunity Management

* Identify schedule-related risks and develop mitigation strategies

* Perform what-if scenario analysis and contingency planning

* Support quantitative risk analysis (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, if applicable)

* Highlight potential bottlenecks in engineering deliverables, procurement, or site execution

Interface Coordination

* Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors

* Ensure alignment of timelines across disciplines and vendors

* Facilitate look-ahead planning (2-week / 4-week plans) with site teams

* Resolve schedule conflicts and interface issues

Reporting & Communication

* Prepare and present weekly/monthly schedule reports

* Generate dashboards including:

* Progress status

* Milestones tracking

* Critical activities

* Communicate schedule performance to project managers, clients, and stakeholders

* Participate in project review meetings and provide planning insights

Change Management

* Evaluate impact of scope changes, delays, or disruptions on schedule

* Support extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis (e.g., impacted as-planned, time impact analysis)

* Maintain records for claims and contractual compliance

Resource & Cost Integration

* Support resource loading of schedules (labor, equipment)

* Align schedule with cost control systems and cash flow forecasts

* Assist in developing manpower histograms and productivity analysis

Systems & Process Improvement

* Standardize planning procedures, templates, and best practices

* Ensure compliance with company and client planning standards

* Mentor junior planners and provide technical guidance

* Drive improvements in planning tools, automation, and reporting systems

Tender & Proposal Support

* Develop bid schedules and execution strategies during proposal stage

* Analyze project scope to define realistic timelines and constraints

* Support risk identification and schedule commitments for bids

Leadership & Governance

* Act as the planning focal point for the project

* Ensure alignment with project controls (cost, risk, change)

* Provide strategic input to project management on schedule-driven decisions

Qualifications &

Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Construction Management, or related field

* Minimum 15+ years of experience in EPC projects, preferably in simple and combined cycle power plant projects

* Professional certifications such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) are an advantage

Technical Skills

* Advanced expertise in project scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred)

* Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle, phases, and workflows

* Proficiency in critical path analysis, delay analysis, and project forecasting

* Familiarity with contract frameworks such as FIDIC or equivalent

Core Competencies

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Effective…