LHD Planner-Estimator

Walashek•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling detailed work packages, production schedules, and progress tracking for NAVSEA Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) ship repair and modernization efforts aboard LHD-class ships. This role ensures contractor work aligns with approved work specifications, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), availability milestones, and Navy quality and safety requirements.

Requirements

5+ years of planning/scheduling experience in U.S. Navy ship repair or shipyard environments
Strong knowledge of NAVSEA/RMC processes, work items, and availability execution
Experience working aboard LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, or similar surface combatants
Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling software
Ability to read and interpret ship drawings, technical manuals, and specifications
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior RMC, shipyard, or prime contractor experience
Familiarity with waterfront operations, tag-out procedures, and shipboard safety
Experience supporting CMAVs, DSRA, SRA, or DPIA availabilities
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Ability to obtain or hold a U.S. Government security clearance

Responsibilities

Develop detailed work packages from RMC/NAVSEA work items, drawings, CFRs, technical manuals, and ship checks
Define job sequences, labor estimates, material requirements, tooling, testing, and inspections
Coordinate with engineering, QA, and production to resolve work scope clarifications and changes
Support growth work identification and incorporation into schedules
Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent
Develop logic-driven schedules with clear predecessors, successors, and critical path identification
Track daily progress, earned value, and schedule impacts
Identify schedule risks and recommend recovery plans
Support weekly and daily production meetings with schedule status and forecasts
Interface with RMC representatives, ship's force, subcontractors, and internal departments
Support production planning meetings, availability reviews, and schedule briefs
Coordinate access constraints, tag-outs, testing windows, and ship operations impacts
Ensure schedule alignment with waterfront execution realities
Ensure planning and scheduling comply with NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA, and shipyard safety rules
Maintain accurate planning documentation for audits and RMC reviews
Support QA hold points, inspections, and test events within schedules