R&D Planner/Scheduler

WASEYABEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC•Pittsburgh, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) is a 100% Tribally owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WFS is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming is a well-funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. WFS has borrowing capacity to meet the daily cash needs of new business development, new award support, and operational working capital. WFS is well-versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services Position Summary The R&D Planner Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and communicating a comprehensive rolling work schedule using Primavera P6 for R&D support teams at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a full-time position with 100% on-site presence from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM M-F.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic understanding of the R&D support work lifecycle (design, build, test)
Three years experience and above average knowledge of Primavera P6 software.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software; Word, Excel and Outlook required
Excellent customer service and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-energy and constantly changing environment
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Ability to pass a background investigation, including but not limited to nationwide criminal record search, and other relevant background information deemed necessary by the contract
United States citizenship is required to work on a federal contract and will be electronically verified via E-Verify

Nice To Haves

Associates of Science Degree in Engineering or Scientific field
Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Implementation Professional Certification
Five or more years of experience with federal R&D Support at NETL

Responsibilities

Coordinate work order requirement documents w/team members and customers
Work with supervisors to develop scope and establish accurate work breakdown structure
Use Primavera P6 software to develop a resource loaded schedule
Routinely communicate with colleagues to identify changes in work priority
Quickly adjust schedules to meet developing needs of customers
Communicate schedule issues to all impacted team members Collaborate with managers and supervisors to ensure work activities are coordinated and communicated
Routinely monitor progress of ongoing work to identify problems and provide solutions
Ensure resources are properly planned, work has adequate float and schedules are based on priority along with material availability
Establish a working folder for active jobs
Process purchase requests for materials and track to the job site
Updating schedules after importing actual hours and material dollars worked on a weekly basis
Processing formal estimate/schedule revisions caused by schedule or budget variances
Generating and distributing meeting minutes
Ensure required permits are submitted and approved (i.e., hot work, wall/floor penetration, confined space, etc.)
Provide monthly and quarterly contract deliverables
Manage general stock materials
Continually improve the work planning and control processes
Other duties as assigned