Lead Project Planner

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Planner. The Planner reports to our Planning team and is responsible for developing, maintaining and communicating projects schedules. The position can be assigned to one or multiple facilities as well as specific initiatives for business studies or process development responsibilities. This position will be in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning exercises, prepare, and maintain project schedules for Field Service (FSA) teams
• Ensure the appropriate level of planning and scheduling functionality is applied to support project controls activities
• Assists operations team in resolution of issues involving cost, schedule, and changes
• Establishes and maintains a standard reporting format for management reports
• Review schedules to ensure that the appropriate level of details and structure are applied and effective progress monitoring
• Ensure schedules generated for a project are fully integrated and resource-loaded in order to ensure accuracy
• Ensure compliance of industry procedures and practices
• Set up, implement, and maintain schedule related key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Obtains data on progress, logic, and manpower from operations/plant personnel
• Conduct schedule review meetings and assist in developing alternatives to accommodate changes to operational plans and communicate any deviations of current plan

Qualifications:

• Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering discipline preferred) or equivalent experience in LNG project engineering and/or construction industry
• Experience: 3+ years of site construction planning / scheduling 
• Demonstrated success in proactively improving processes and systems
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies.
• Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills 
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint
• Specific expertise with Microsoft Project

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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