Sr Project Controls Schedule

About the role

Overview: An exciting opportunity for a Sr Project Controls Scheduler in Tullahoma, TN (onsite near Manchester, TN). The position is anticipated to last at least 18 months. The candidate must possess a current U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain a NACI clearance before reporting to work; after accepting the offer, the security team will initiate the clearance process, which may take up to one month. It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, statuses and analyzes the Integrated Master Schedule within Oracle Primavera 6 (P6) for Branch Capital, Maintenance and Operations, and Test support projects. This includes managing the resource level as well as planned dates and durations.
• Conducts in-depth schedule analysis of project schedules and their interdependencies to identify and clearly communicate potential areas of asset and/or resource conflict to Air Force leadership.
• Prepares various schedule views for management showing variance to baseline, variance from last forecast, remaining float, critical path supported by analysis.
• Manages project schedule baseline and change control.
• Develops and implements requirements for resource loading, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports. Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications.
• Conducts schedule integrity checks and resolves any issues.
• Communicates and coordinates schedule changes to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate conflicts.
• Maintains integration between P6 and earned value reporting.
• Coordinates and supports branch management and control account managers in the development of project estimates (may include RBA SOC estimates); monitoring project cost performance, funding availability and EVM related reporting.
• Supports daily, weekly, and monthly schedule reporting requirements.
• Develops resource curves and resource planning.
• Supports, attends, and leads (as needed) meetings where test, outage, and capital schedules are discussed.
• Develops out-of-year planning as needed.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• BS degree (Finance/Accounting/Engineering)
• Minimum of seven years of progressive and relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and progressive and relevant experience
• Scheduling Software experience required (Oracle Primavera, MS Project, Open Plan)
• Current U.S. Citizenship required
• Must possess a clearance before reporting to work (NACI required)
• Clearance process initiated by security team after offer acceptance (may take up to one month)

Skills

• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in reporting schedule performance to both management and the client.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of leadership.
• Strong knowledge of schedule theory.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Assist with establishing criteria for Project Controls activities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize.
• Proficiency in using PC operating systems and several basic software applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint as well as schedule network software such as Primavera.