Lead Project Planner and Scheduler - Primoris Energy Services

Lead Project Planner And Scheduler

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:

• 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 communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain strategic oversight.
• Ability to perform in high-pressure, fast-track project environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class;
  Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends."
• Legal Assistance Coverage.
• Award winning safety programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Company Overview:

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and…