Project Scheduler

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

27d

About The Position

The Project Scheduler is responsible for maintaining and analyzing the schedule for a vessel. This role integrates all aspects of the program from Engineering, Material, Production, Sub-contracting, Testing, final acceptance, and delivery. The Project Scheduler is responsible for the creation of the Project Baseline Schedule by ensuring that all labor and material dollar activities are correctly scheduled and resource loaded to create an Integrated Schedule. They are also responsible for the accuracy of the monthly BAR process for a project, ensuring that progress is accurately entered each week. This role oversees the schedule health metrics to ensure schedule compliance with Government requirements and is responsible for the review and analysis of manning requirements for their assigned project. The Project Scheduler works with the vessel Project Manager and Craft Management to provide schedule and manning information to manage the construction of the vessel. Additionally, this role is responsible for the ongoing training of Production Control department scheduling personnel.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years progressive experience or demonstrable ability (supporting Weekly and Monthly Reporting, supporting Weekly and Monthly Baseline Maintenance, leading the overall scheduling effort on a project to maintain and manage the project and experience with creating the Baseline Schedule) with Primavera scheduling software.
• Strong background in Earned Value Management (EVMS) and knowledge of the EIA-ANSI 748A standard to ensure overall schedule adherence, schedule effectiveness, and system compliance.
• Able to support the scheduling department in preparation of project Government meetings.
• Thorough understanding of planning/scheduling principles, practices, and techniques to ensure the effective use of Project Management tools.
• Familiarity with MILL 881 Handbook – WBS structure
• Working familiarity with Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word and Excel)
• Process-oriented, customer service-driven, problem solver, self-starter, team player.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented and able to resolve most daily issues without specific supervisory direction.
• Must be able to train and mentor Junior members of the Department.

Nice To Haves

• College degree
• Shipbuilding industry experience

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and analyzing the schedule for a vessel.
• Integrating all aspects of the program from Engineering, Material, Production, Sub-contracting, Testing, final acceptance, and delivery.
• Creating the Project Baseline Schedule by ensuring that all labor and material dollar activities are correctly scheduled and resource loaded to create an Integrated Schedule.
• Ensuring the accuracy of the monthly BAR process for a project.
• Ensuring that progress is accurately entered each week.
• Overseeing the schedule health metrics to ensure schedule is in compliance with Government requirements.
• Reviewing and analyzing manning requirements for their assigned project.
• Working with the vessel Project Manager and Craft Management to provide schedule and manning information to manage the construction of the vessel.
• Ongoing training of Production Control department scheduling personnel.

Benefits

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED