Project Scheduler

\ Reports To\ \ Senior Project Scheduler\ \ Supervises\ \ Not Applicable\ \ Authorities / Responsibilities\ \ The Project Scheduler is responsible for maintaining and analyzing the schedule for a vessel. Integrate all aspects of the program from Engineering, Material, Production, Sub‑contracting, Testing, final acceptance, and delivery. 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. Responsible for the accuracy of the monthly BAR process for a project. Ensures that progress is accurately entered each week. Oversees the schedule health metrics to ensure schedule is in compliance with Government requirements. Responsible for review and analysis of manning requirements for their assigned project. Works with vessel Project Manager and Craft Management to provide schedule and manning information to manage the construction of the vessel. Responsible for the ongoing training of Production Control department scheduling personnel.\ \ Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience\ \ 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.\ \ This position requires a 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. Candidate must possess a 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.\ \ High School or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or a minimum of five (5) years related experience in a related manufacturing industry preferred. College degree and shipbuilding industry experience preferred.\ \ Tools\ \ Not Applicable\ \ Direction Exercised\ \ Full discretionary authority to assign work.\ \ Discretion Exercised\ \ Must be able to train and mentor Junior members of the Department.\ \ Liases With\ \ Engineering department, Operations department, Production and Project departments, prime contractors, and the customer (as requested by the company).\ \ Additional Guidelines\ \ The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.\ \ Candidate 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.\ \ Equal Employment Commitment: Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability‑related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: View phone number on click.appcast.io.\ \ Austal USA’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.\ \ Company Overview\ \ Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala, with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on‑schedule and on‑budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage‑class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS‑25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead‑class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo‑class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T‑ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence‑variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).\ \ Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar‑sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.\ #J-18808-Ljbffr