Head of Engineering and Project Management

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Project Scheduling Manager to support our project in Scoville, ID. The Project Scheduling Manager is a key player of the construction management team that is overseeing the Spent Fuel Handling Project. This project is located at the Naval Reactors Facility on the Idaho National Lab property. This role will assist the Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager with the development of project plans, will focus on reviewing the accuracy and validation of subcontract vendor schedules (baseline, monthly, and three-week look-ahead), including progress and schedule logic management. Forecasting, diagnosing, and assisting the Construction Manager in schedule forecast analysis.

Job responsibilities include but aren't limited to

Review and maintain subcontractor schedules in P6

Assist in the integration of subcontractor schedules into a master Integrated Construction Schedule

Reporting and monitoring progress on major construction project milestones

Supporting the Project Controls Manager in review of multiple subcontractor schedules in tracking the status of work on a weekly basis

Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports and other ad hoc reporting as requested by the Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager

Supports the Project Controls Manager with day-to-day administration of the project, including the financial control, reporting, and monitoring

Provides the earned value progress and performance reporting for the project

Provide variance analysis of schedule slip

Frequent contact with project management, project team members, field craft, and finance stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of work experience
• 3+ years of experience on large scale heavy industrial projects
• Experience with Primavera P6
• 5 or more years of experience (demonstrating of proficiency) in administering project schedules
• Must be able to how proof of US citizenship (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
• Experience with the MS Office Suite - specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to plan, organize, document, perform, review, and present multiple subprojects with minimum supervision
• Communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of the project team
• Documentation and the ability to clearly articulate to others

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ARES PRISM is a plus

Experience with project accounting and cost estimating is a plus

Experience with Deltek Acumen software

Financial analysis experience

Scheduling and Modeling software experience a plus

Work Environment

Office environment with occasional job site walk downs

May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals and industrial facilities

Physical Requirements

Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions

Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and lift. Lifting requirements limited to 25 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to hazards in the field.

Attendance

Regular attendance mandatory (100%)

Overtime/work outside normal schedule may be required (20%)

Travel may be required (

Other Essential Information

Valid driver's license is required

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employees or others

Compensation Details

$170,000 - $190,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

06/11/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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