Master Scheduler

Job Summary

We're growing and looking for a Master Scheduler to join our team! As a member of the Curtiss-Wright Plant Information Management & Controls (PIMC) business unit, we are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Master Scheduler to join our dynamic team. As the mastermind behind the efficient management of our projects, you will play a critical role in driving the scheduling strategy for complex large-scale projects, all while ensuring timely completion and cost-effectiveness.

About the Role

Location: Idaho Falls, ID

• We Take Care of Our People
• Paid Time Off
• I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex schedules, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Create a portfolio level master schedule and provide weekly reports based off the master schedule related to critical path dependencies, resource utilization, resource availability, schedule risks, and schedule conflicts to help management with site and resource planning.
• Identify and communicate variances from the original plan and weekly baseline snapshots.
• Perform in-depth analysis of project schedules, to include identifying and analyzing critical paths and potential risks and recommending mitigation strategies to ensure baseline key milestones are achieved.
• Maintain the master schedule and process project change notices into MS Project live schedule regularly.
• Affiliate with the facilitation of project review meetings, and project planning support as assigned and actively interact with project team members.
• Facilitate schedule reviews and updates, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed of changes. Includes the delivery of presentations and reports on schedules.
• Affiliate and interact with team members to drive the continual improvement of schedule project controls metrics and other performance indicators.

Requirements

• Experienced in developing and managing complex schedules, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Expert-level proficiency in MS Project, and/or Oracle Primavera (P6).
• Experience with large-scale, long-run projects as the lead or senior scheduler.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex schedules and overcoming unforeseen challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project required.
• Oracle Primavera P6 proficiency preferred.
• PMP, PMI-SP or AACE certification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain a PMP Certification within the first year of employment required.
• Experience working with controls and instrumentation projects preferred.
• Experience working with DOE or DOD is helpful.
• Experience with Syteline ERP is a bonus.
• Experience with MS Project Online and Enterprise Server environments a plus.

Critical Skills

• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker.
• Attention to detail, ability to filter important information to the project team and to management.
• Eager to learn and conquer new challenges.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.