
Planner/Scheduler III Oil & Gas
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Job overview
Bowman seeks a Planner/Scheduler III to provide planning and scheduling support for medium and large-sized oil and gas projects. The role covers resource loading and leveling, schedule baseline variance analysis, schedule development and updates, integration of supplier and contractor schedules, and project progress measurement. The planner also supports risk assessments, develops planning processes, and coaches junior planners.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Planner/Scheduler III Oil & Gas to join our team in Houston, TX.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
Provide technical and non-technical support to all project activities through planning/scheduling, resource loading/leveling, and scheduling baseline variance analysis for medium and large-sized projects.
Responsibilities
Competencies:
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Project Controls
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Project Scheduling & Reporting
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Management of Change
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Progress Measurement and Earned Value
Responsibilities:
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Experience with standard planning and scheduling methodologies and tools.
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Prepare plans and schedules for medium size and complex projects.
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Obtain Project Team buy-in/approval of all documented schedule assumptions and baselines.
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Ensure all changes to schedule baselines are approved prior to execution, as necessary.
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Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
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Facilitate planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies.
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Creation, assignment, and maintenance of schedule EPS, WBS, Activity Calendars, Activity Codes, Global Changes, and Resources.
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Review, challenge, and incorporate external supplier/contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule.
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Validate schedule forecast accuracy, productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation.
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Provide all necessary inputs for and actively participate in Cost and Schedule Risk Assessments (CSRA).
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Assess schedule irregularities/trends to suggest acceleration opportunities and corrective actions.
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Responsible for project progress measurement including reporting and schedule integration.
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Develop and implement planning/scheduling processes and procedures.
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Coach and mentor junior Planner/Schedulers in industry best practices/processes.
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Coordinate with and foster open lines of communication amongst all Project Team members.
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Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work.
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Other duties as required.
Success Metrics and Competencies
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Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
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Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
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Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
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Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
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Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
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Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
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Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or Technical preferred.
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Four to seven (4-7) years of experience.
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Strong working knowledge of project control functions, ERP systems and tools such as MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6 Professional, and Power BI.
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Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal.
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High level of personal integrity.
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Strong relationship capabilities.
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High levels of creativity, persistence, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
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The candidate should be a self-starter, possess strong analytical skills, and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
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Strong computer skills (MS Office).
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Proficient in both written and spoken English.
About Bowman
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
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Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
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Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
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Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
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Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
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Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include exposure to bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
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Mobility around an office environment.
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Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
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Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
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Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
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Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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Job Description Disclaimer
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) .
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] .
Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,888 open Project Controls jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$100–155K/yr106 salary ranges
- US median$26–40/hr62 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 251 open Project Controls jobs in Texas and 2,888 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — less than three in four Project Controls postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,678 postings).
- Education
- 736 of the 2,888 open Project Controls jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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