Mid Level Project Planner Scheduler Jobs
Mid level project planner scheduler jobs go to professionals ready to own project timelines end to end, coordinate across stakeholders, and keep complex schedules on track with minimal oversight. The mix runs 0% remote or hybrid across Chemicals & Materials, Energy, and Food & Beverage, with employers like LANXESS, Targa Resources, and CBRE hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Planner / Scheduler III for our client in the Houston, TX area.
Primary Focus:
As part of the construction project management family the focus of this position is to take on increasingly challenging assignments that support project requirements, be able to work independently, and able to coordinate the management team for execution alignment. The primary focus of the Project Scheduler is to develop, detail, expand and maintain project schedules for one or more projects managed by the department. The planning and schedule development will be done in conjunction with other stakeholders within the project teams.
Specific Accountabilities:
Provides logistics/scheduling related technical support and manages project schedules to assigned internal client groups for planning, procurement, development, construction and maintenance activities by:
- Adhering to enterprise scheduling standards for development and implementation of schedules, ensures standards are current, e.g., Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Updating, revising, and detailing for schedules as projects progress through development and execution stages, e.g., updating the schedules based on earned-value data from the Field Construction Analysts and other sources of construction tracking and reporting information
- Assist with interpreting performance of scheduled activities and communicating issues to the Project Manager, e.g., analyzing the impacts that schedule updates will have on baseline plans, ensuring resource requirements for schedules are incorporated at planning stages and continuously developed through the project lifecycle
- Developing and managing schedule performance indicators
- Providing technical advice related to scheduling/planning/logistics. Developing detailed “what-if” schedules as requested to communicate options to the project team, identifying critical path elements and associated logic driven options, etc.
- Representing the department by providing advice and coordination of internal projects and associated external activities, e.g., customers, partners, consultants, etc.
- Providing technical and business advice on the preparation and disposition of documents required for project completion, e.g., providing reports, schedules, updates and input as required regarding scheduling and planning for the projects
- Interface with the various stakeholders on the project team and other key stakeholders to receive the information required for accurate and timely critical-path management of the project schedules.
Scope:
- Impact of this role is typically confined to the immediate work unit or project, will interact with external stakeholders as needed under the guidance of a senior level employee.
- Recommendations reviewed for accuracy
Contacts:
- Verbal and written communication typically consists of the collection and relay of complex technical facts and analysis of business implications
- Required to communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical staff
- Reports directly to the Supervisor of Project Controls
Working Conditions:
- Office environment
- Overnight business or construction field trips may be required
- Expectation to produce required reports and cost data in a timely manner
- Occasional travel to field worksite locations. May require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field
- 5-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Aptitude and communications skills related to acting independently as a senior logistics/scheduling professional
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload in a fast paced and dynamic environment and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Possess an aptitude for successfully building relationships with project staff, internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced level knowledge of Primavera P6
- Experience with oil and gas construction projects
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Planner / Scheduler III for our client in the Houston, TX area.
Primary Focus:
As part of the construction project management family the focus of this position is to take on increasingly challenging assignments that support project requirements, be able to work independently, and able to coordinate the management team for execution alignment. The primary focus of the Project Scheduler is to develop, detail, expand and maintain project schedules for one or more projects managed by the department. The planning and schedule development will be done in conjunction with other stakeholders within the project teams.
Specific Accountabilities:
Provides logistics/scheduling related technical support and manages project schedules to assigned internal client groups for planning, procurement, development, construction and maintenance activities by:
- Adhering to enterprise scheduling standards for development and implementation of schedules, ensures standards are current, e.g., Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Updating, revising, and detailing for schedules as projects progress through development and execution stages, e.g., updating the schedules based on earned-value data from the Field Construction Analysts and other sources of construction tracking and reporting information
- Assist with interpreting performance of scheduled activities and communicating issues to the Project Manager, e.g., analyzing the impacts that schedule updates will have on baseline plans, ensuring resource requirements for schedules are incorporated at planning stages and continuously developed through the project lifecycle
- Developing and managing schedule performance indicators
- Providing technical advice related to scheduling/planning/logistics. Developing detailed “what-if” schedules as requested to communicate options to the project team, identifying critical path elements and associated logic driven options, etc.
- Representing the department by providing advice and coordination of internal projects and associated external activities, e.g., customers, partners, consultants, etc.
- Providing technical and business advice on the preparation and disposition of documents required for project completion, e.g., providing reports, schedules, updates and input as required regarding scheduling and planning for the projects
- Interface with the various stakeholders on the project team and other key stakeholders to receive the information required for accurate and timely critical-path management of the project schedules.
Scope:
- Impact of this role is typically confined to the immediate work unit or project, will interact with external stakeholders as needed under the guidance of a senior level employee.
- Recommendations reviewed for accuracy
Contacts:
- Verbal and written communication typically consists of the collection and relay of complex technical facts and analysis of business implications
- Required to communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical staff
- Reports directly to the Supervisor of Project Controls
Working Conditions:
- Office environment
- Overnight business or construction field trips may be required
- Expectation to produce required reports and cost data in a timely manner
- Occasional travel to field worksite locations. May require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field
- 5-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Aptitude and communications skills related to acting independently as a senior logistics/scheduling professional
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload in a fast paced and dynamic environment and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Possess an aptitude for successfully building relationships with project staff, internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced level knowledge of Primavera P6
- Experience with oil and gas construction projects
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
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Mid Level Project Planner Scheduler Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level project planner scheduler job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just support. Highlight projects where you held the schedule accountable, resolved conflicts between dependencies, and delivered against baseline plans. Applications that show you drove outcomes rather than assisted them stand out. Certifications like PMP or PMI-SP reinforce your readiness, but concrete examples of scope management and stakeholder coordination carry more weight with hiring managers at this level.
Which companies hire mid level project planner schedulers?
Companies hiring mid level project planner schedulers right now include LANXESS, Targa Resources, and CBRE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, employers tend to be mid-to-large organizations managing multi-phase programs in construction, engineering, defense, or technology where dedicated scheduling expertise is built into the project team structure.
Are there remote mid level project planner scheduler jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and project type. About 0% of mid level project planner scheduler openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common in construction and infrastructure roles that require periodic site coordination. Fully remote positions tend to appear more frequently in technology, consulting, and corporate program management.
How do I move up to a mid level project planner scheduler role?
The path runs through progressively larger ownership. Early on, focus on mastering scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project and learning how schedule changes ripple through cost and resource plans. Over time, take on more complex baselines, volunteer to lead schedule reviews, and document measurable outcomes. Demonstrating that you can manage a full project schedule independently is the clearest signal you are ready for a mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level project planner schedulers?
Mid Level project planner scheduler roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Energy, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their projects involve long timelines, multiple contractors, and regulatory milestones that require dedicated scheduling professionals to maintain integrated master schedules and report progress against baseline.