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ABOUT NEXTDECADE

NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future and leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions. NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our wholly owned subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG), and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas along with one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in North America. By combining emissions reduction associated with our carbon capture and storage project, responsibly sourced gas, and our pledge to use net-zero electricity, Rio Grande LNG is expected to produce a lower carbon intensive LNG for the world.

JOB SUMMARY

This is a Planner and Scheduler position to support time management of EPC LNG Projects. Typically, the project cost is multiple billions of dollars with duration of up to five years. The purpose of this role is to support the development, updating and forecasting of Level 1 and Level 3 schedules. Analysis of Contractors’ baseline and monthly schedule updates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support development of AACE Level 1 through level 3 schedules for FEED and EPC projects.
• Support integration of multiple schedules into a Master Project Schedule (MPS) utilizing Primavera P6.
• Update Schedules and perform critical path and variance analysis.
• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas.
• Gather and analyze information to prepare status reports.
• On-site visits to analyze construction progress.
• Review and analyze contractors’ Progress /Earned Value reports.
• Review and analyze contractors’ monthly schedule updates.
• Participate in weekly schedule reviews.
• Prepare formal presentation related to project status.

Minumum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling on Oil& Gas/power/LNG/Infrastructure projects required, large CAPEX
• Advanced user of Primavera P6 including resource loading.
• Good understating of planning and scheduling fundamentals such as CPM method, floats, constraints, relationship types.
• Knowledge of Engineering and Construction techniques and relationships (logic) between various project phases as well as activities dependencies.
• Strong analytical skills, and advanced skills with spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.
• Advanced user of MS Excel.
• Judgement, trust, and carefulness in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to work independently and prioritize workload during peak periods.

Preferred Skills:

• 6+ Years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling on Oil& Gas/power/LNG/Infrastructure projects required, large CAPEX
• Power BI Software Knowledge
• Experience with Acumen Fuse and Acumen Risk

Travel Requirements:

• Position is in Houston. Will need to perform frequent trips to construction site during construction phase to gather information for schedule updates.

Work Environment & Physical Demands with or without reasonable accommodations

• Operates in a complex construction environment.
• Work is performed both in an office with computers and in the field in sometimes challenging weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear all mandatory/necessary PPE when working on the jobsite.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

DOT Requirements: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the company have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. This position is subject to the Federal Pipelines Regulation; and is stipulated in the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 40 that requires drug and alcohol testing and must meet the testing standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.