Planner / Scheduler

Project/ Scheduler – Product Replacement
Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Onsite 4 days/week, WFH Fridays
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM CST
Duration: 1‑year contract (possible extension)
Travel: None
Rate:
With benefits: $ 70
Without benefits: $74

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support fast‑paced product replacement and well‑connection programs across a large portfolio of approximately 185 concurrent projects. This role operates in a dynamic, commercially driven environment where strong organization, rapid decision‑making, and adaptability are essential.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for product replacement and well‑connection initiatives
• Coordinate scheduling activities across contractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders
• Manage schedules across a large volume of simultaneous projects
• Identify scheduling risks and dependencies; propose mitigation strategies
• Track progress against milestones and communicate schedule impacts proactively
• Support rapid adjustments as project scopes or field conditions change
• Ensure schedules align with commercial priorities and early‑production targets
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain efficient execution from planning through startup

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate degree
• 10+ years of project scheduling experience
• Background in oil & gas, energy, industrial, or infrastructure project environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong understanding of sequencing, dependencies, and critical path methodology
• High proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, rapidly changing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15+ years scheduling experience
• Experience supporting product replacement, well‑connection, or similar field‑based programs
• Familiarity with upstream or midstream operations
• Experience managing large portfolios (100+ projects)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.