Trident Consulting · 19 hours ago
Project Manager
The Woodlands, TX
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$55/hr - $57/hrTrident Consulting is seeking a Well Planner/Scheduler/Project Manager for one of our clients, a global leader in business and technology services. The role involves developing and optimizing well construction schedules, ensuring resource availability, and facilitating communication among various teams to minimize operational delays.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Information TechnologyMachine Learning
Hiring Manager
Vijaya Sampath
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and optimize well construction activity schedules across all phases of planning and execution
Ensure all equipment, tools, materials, and personnel are identified, forecasted, and scheduled to meet operational timelines
Issue delivery schedules and logistics requirements, including recommended transportation methods, staging points, and sequencing
Serve as the primary communication bridge between operations teams, engineering, procurement, service providers, logistics, and field leadership
Distribute schedule updates, delivery expectations, and resource requirements to all stakeholders
Facilitate cross-functional alignment to minimize operational delays
Continuously monitor progress against the execution plan and update the schedule based on unforeseen events or operational changes
Identify risks related to timing, resource constraints, supply chain bottlenecks, or logistics challenges
Escalate any potential delays or delivery risks early to the Project Manager for timely mitigation
Provide routine schedule progress reports, project dashboards, and delay analyses
Document schedule deviations, root causes, and proposed corrective actions
Maintain accurate, audit-ready planning records and revision histories
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in planning, scheduling, project coordination, or operations within the Oil & Gas industry
Strong understanding of well construction workflows, drilling operations, or field service logistics
Ability to interpret technical planning inputs, scope requirements, and operational dependencies
Experience working in environments that require strict adherence to project timelines and quality standards
Proficiency with project planning and scheduling platforms such as:
Familiarity with supply chain or logistics management systems
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, scheduling templates)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across operations, engineering, and supply chain teams
Calm and solution-driven approach when managing unexpected disruptions
Ability to prioritize competing tasks and perform well under time pressure
Professional judgement in escalating risks and recommending corrective actions
Preferred
Experience with drilling, engineering, or well planning software is a plus
Bachelor's Degree in Project Mgmt preferred by not required or equivalent experience
Company
Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting expertise in big data, AI & analytics, cloud, infrastructure, ERP, Java frameworks and technologies, Engineering and R&D.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
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