Senior Planning and Scheduling Lead

Senior Planning and Scheduling Lead

• Pay Rate: $110.00 - $120.00/hour on W2
• Contract Length: 12 months
• Location: Spring, TX 77389 (Onsite)

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

• The Planner / Scheduler – Early Project Development supports the front-end planning of FPSO, SURF, and Offshore Pipeline projects throughout pre‑Gate 1, Concept Selection, pre‑FEED, and all pre‑full funding stages.
• The role is responsible for developing high‑quality conceptual schedules and execution scenarios that enable project teams to evaluate options, identify risks and opportunities, and optimize overall project timelines.
• This position supports multiple pre‑FID projects concurrently and works closely with the Early‑Stage Team, including FPSO, SURF, and Contracting Leads, while interfacing with Central Project Management Planning & Scheduling representatives. Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, independent judgment, and clear documentation and communication of assumptions.

• Early‑Stage Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop conceptual, early‑stage project schedules for FPSO, SURF, and Offshore Pipeline projects during pre‑FID phases.
  • Support multiple active pre‑FID projects simultaneously, prioritizing work based on project maturity and decision needs.
  • Evaluate schedule drivers, interfaces, and high‑level risks during early development.
  • Create integrated schedules reflecting alternative contracting and execution strategies.
  • Ensure schedule deliverables meet EM stage‑gate and FID requirements.
  • Review contractor‑submitted schedules for accuracy, constructability, logic, sequencing, critical path, and contractual compliance.
  • Participate in contract bid evaluations.
• Scenario Development & Schedule Optimization
  • Independently develop, analyze, and compare multiple execution and schedule scenarios.
  • Evaluate sequencing, phasing, contracting strategies, and integration approaches.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize project duration and critical paths.
  • Clearly communicate scenario differences, trade‑offs, risks, and key schedule drivers.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate closely with the Early‑Stage Team, including:
    • SURF Leads
    • FPSO Leads
    • Contracting and Commercial Leads
    • Technical SMEs
  • Interface with Cost & Schedule Engineering to ensure alignment on assumptions, methodologies, and deliverables.
• Historical Data & Continuous Improvement
  • Leverage historical schedules, execution benchmarks, and lessons learned from prior FPSO and SURF projects.
  • Engage internal subject matter experts and established company contacts to validate assumptions.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of early‑stage planning templates, norms, and reference schedules.
• Documentation & FID Deliverables
  • Develop and clearly document schedule basis, assumptions, exclusions, and uncertainties.
  • Ensure schedules comply with internal governance standards and FID documentation requirements.
  • Support planning narratives and review packages for management and investment committee reviews.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with offshore developments, particularly FPSO and/or SURF projects.
• Experience supporting early project phases (Concept, pre‑FEED, FEED)
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.

• Strong analytical, independent‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work effectively with incomplete information.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, especially in explaining assumptions and scenarios.
• Comfort working in early‑stage, evolving project environments.
• Curious, motivated, and committed to learning from historical project performance.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.