Project Scheduler (INRAP)

Canvas • Huntsville, AL

79d

About The Position

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

Requirements

• Master's degree may be substituted for two years of general and specialized experience.
• High School Diploma plus four years of general and specialized experience may substitute a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Strong understanding of project management principles and critical path methods (CPM)
• Ability to integrate cost, schedule, and resource data
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data management
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across technical and management teams
• Experience preparing clear, professional reports and schedule summaries

Nice To Haves

• Highly proficient use of Microsoft Project, Milestones Professional, or other schedule development software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed schedules for multiple products and activities.
• Create a master project schedule for each case or activity.
• Incorporate contract milestones, including development, testing, production, and delivery dates.
• Develop and maintain a hierarchical schedule consolidating all active and pending cases.
• Provide schedules that inform cost estimates by time phasing requirements.
• Update and track schedule progress to ensure alignment with project objectives and deadlines.
• Provide transparent schedule reporting to stakeholders, including team members and management.
• Identify and resolve potential conflicts or schedule overlaps across projects.
• Optimize allocation of resources-manpower, equipment, and budget-to meet project requirements.
• Support schedule reviews, updates, and briefings as needed for management or customer reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees