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Planner​/Scheduler

Job in New Orleans, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA
Listing for: Waldemar S. Nelson & Co., Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
  • Construction
    Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain engineering, design, procurement, and construction schedules using Primavera P6 (preferred) or Microsoft Project for industrial projects within an EP/EPC environment
  • Support schedule development during proposal preparation, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, detailed engineering, procurement, and construction phases
  • Lead schedule development workshops and schedule review meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including Project Managers, Engineering and Design Leads, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, construction contractors, and client representatives
  • Prepare and issue schedule-related reports in accordance with project execution plans, client requirements, and project controls procedures
  • Develop, monitor, analyze, and update project schedules for one or more projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones
  • Identify schedule risks, variances, and critical path impacts, and recommend corrective actions to support successful project execution
  • Collaborate in development and continuous improvement of scheduling procedures, and best practices
  • Lead engineering and procurement schedule integration activities and coordinate interfaces with external construction contractors
  • Assist in the development of project cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost control reporting
  • Support project managers with budget monitoring, cost tracking, performance measurement, and project reporting activities
Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management from an ABET accredited university and demonstrated experience in project planning and scheduling skills (schedule development, management and reporting).

  • Five (5) to ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, and cost control for industrial engineering and construction projects
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including importing and exporting Excel and MS Project into and out of Primavera P6
  • Experience working in EP/EPC project environments
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of project cost management, forecasting, and reporting methodologies
  • Industry certifications in scheduling such as PSP, PMI-SP, and EVM are preferred, but not required
  • An understanding of Advanced Work Packaging project delivery methodology and the interaction between engineering disciplines, procurement and construction
  • An understanding of AACEI Recommended Practices and Levels of Schedule
  • Knowledge in the principles and practices of international industrial project procurement and engineering
  • Proven experience with SharePoint, MS Office, MS Teams, and be an advanced Primavera P6 user
  • Demonstrated ability to work with designers, engineers, and contractors of all experience levels regarding project schedules, progress and cost
  • A high degree of professionalism and be detail oriented
  • Be well versed in Earned Value Management and Rules of Credit
  • Have a good understanding of management of change in the design engineering environment
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Work From Home
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