Project Scheduler

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Project Scheduler to join our team. The Project Scheduler will be responsible for working with engineering to prepare schedule data for programs, projects, proposals and contract negotiations. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time while using Earned Value techniques to inform Program Management staff on how scheduled activities are performing.

The Project Scheduler will also be responsible for:

• Prepares schedule data for programs, projects, proposals and contract negotiations
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
• Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
• Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics
• Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements
• Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule
• Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements
• Present schedule information and reports at internal and external meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of project management scheduling experience is desired
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or PMI Earned Value Management Professional (PMI-EVMP) is a plus
• Prior aerospace, automotive, industrial, or department of defense acquisition program planning and scheduling experience
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis
• Demonstrated advanced capabilities level with a variety of tools related to project management (Microsoft Project or similar) and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes
• Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing development customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Must be willing and able to work 100% onsite with some overnight travel
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U. S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

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