Lead Project Planner / Scheduler - SDCA

REPORTS TO: Sr. Lead Project Planner / Scheduler - SDCA

SUPERVISES: N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintains consistent Production Control process and procedures with Mobile counterparts and department policy
• Lead Project Scheduler is responsible for building, 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.
• Builds Integrated Production Schedule (IPS) compliant with NAVSEA Std Items 009-60 or 009-111 including all required reporting output.
• Determines Installation Repair / Construction Stage for major equipment, and removal repair and reinstallation.
• Establish sequencing, usage phase and build location for structural components based on facility capacity and build strategy.
• Builds Work packages to include, but not limited to:
  • Establishing steps and budgets for tasks
  • Electronically assigning material to work packages
  • Assembling applicable drawings
  • Submitting documents to Document Control for issue
• Incorporate authorized deck plate approved changes into the IPS as they are approved.
• Ensures that progress is accurately entered each week.
• Oversees the schedule health metrics to ensure schedule is in compliance with Government requirements.
• Works with vessel Project Manager and Craft Management to provide schedule and manning information to manage the construction or repair activities.
• Responsible for the ongoing training of Production Control department planning / scheduling personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• College degree preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience in a related manufacturing industry required, shipbuilding industry experience preferred.
•    4 years’ progressive experience or demonstrable ability with Primavera scheduling software (support Weekly and Monthly Reporting, support Weekly and Monthly Baseline Maintenance, lead the overall scheduling effort on a project to maintain and manage the project and experience with creating the Baseline Schedule)
• Primavera (or similar scheduling software) operation skills required.
• Uses functional design and key plans and contract documents to create:
  • Repair and construction WBS
  • Repair work item inter-relationships
  • Production and subcontractor manning requirements
• 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.

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, Operations, Supply Chain, 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.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• 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

COMPENSATION: Salary range depends on relevant experience.

$96,044 - $137,868

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: 251-445-1932.
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.  Austal’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.