Austal USA
Project Scheduler – Austal USA
Location: Mobile, AL
Overview The Project Scheduler is responsible for maintaining and analyzing the schedule for a vessel. The role integrates all aspects of the program—from Engineering, Material, Production, Sub‑contracting, Testing, final acceptance to delivery—to ensure an accurate, integrated Project Baseline Schedule and compliance with government requirements.
Reporting & Supervisory Relationship Reports To:
Senior Project Scheduler
Supervises:
Not Applicable
Responsibilities
Maintain and analyze the vessel schedule.
Integrate program aspects from Engineering, Material, Production, Sub‑contracting, Testing, final acceptance and delivery.
Create and manage the Project Baseline Schedule, ensuring labor and material dollar activities are accurately scheduled and resource‑loaded.
Ensure the accuracy of the monthly BAR process.
Enter progress data each week.
Oversee schedule health metrics to ensure compliance with government requirements.
Review and analyze manning requirements for the assigned project.
Collaborate with the vessel Project Manager and Craft Management to provide schedule and manning information.
Train Production Control department scheduling personnel.
Authority / Discretion Full discretionary authority to assign work.
Must train and mentor junior department members.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
Minimum 4 years progressive experience or demonstrable ability with Primavera scheduling software (supporting weekly/monthly reporting and baseline maintenance).
Strong background in Earned Value Management (EVMS) and knowledge of EIA‑ANSI 748A standard.
Support scheduling department in preparation for government meetings.
Thorough understanding of planning/scheduling principles, practices and techniques.
Familiarity with MILL 881 Handbook – WBS structure.
Working familiarity with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Process‑oriented, customer‑service‑driven, problem solver, self‑starter, team player.
Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
Detail oriented with ability to resolve daily issues independently.
High School or GED or a minimum of five (5) years related experience in a related manufacturing industry preferred; college degree and shipbuilding industry experience preferred.
Liaisons Engineering department, Operations department, Production and Project departments, prime contractors, and the customer as requested.
Additional Guidelines
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required.
Employment eligibility:
18 years of age or older.
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.
Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability‑related application issues may contact us at 251‑445‑1932 for assistance.
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Shipbuilding
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Overview The Project Scheduler is responsible for maintaining and analyzing the schedule for a vessel. The role integrates all aspects of the program—from Engineering, Material, Production, Sub‑contracting, Testing, final acceptance to delivery—to ensure an accurate, integrated Project Baseline Schedule and compliance with government requirements.
Reporting & Supervisory Relationship Reports To:
Senior Project Scheduler
Supervises:
Not Applicable
Responsibilities
Maintain and analyze the vessel schedule.
Integrate program aspects from Engineering, Material, Production, Sub‑contracting, Testing, final acceptance and delivery.
Create and manage the Project Baseline Schedule, ensuring labor and material dollar activities are accurately scheduled and resource‑loaded.
Ensure the accuracy of the monthly BAR process.
Enter progress data each week.
Oversee schedule health metrics to ensure compliance with government requirements.
Review and analyze manning requirements for the assigned project.
Collaborate with the vessel Project Manager and Craft Management to provide schedule and manning information.
Train Production Control department scheduling personnel.
Authority / Discretion Full discretionary authority to assign work.
Must train and mentor junior department members.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
Minimum 4 years progressive experience or demonstrable ability with Primavera scheduling software (supporting weekly/monthly reporting and baseline maintenance).
Strong background in Earned Value Management (EVMS) and knowledge of EIA‑ANSI 748A standard.
Support scheduling department in preparation for government meetings.
Thorough understanding of planning/scheduling principles, practices and techniques.
Familiarity with MILL 881 Handbook – WBS structure.
Working familiarity with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Process‑oriented, customer‑service‑driven, problem solver, self‑starter, team player.
Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
Detail oriented with ability to resolve daily issues independently.
High School or GED or a minimum of five (5) years related experience in a related manufacturing industry preferred; college degree and shipbuilding industry experience preferred.
Liaisons Engineering department, Operations department, Production and Project departments, prime contractors, and the customer as requested.
Additional Guidelines
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required.
Employment eligibility:
18 years of age or older.
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.
Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability‑related application issues may contact us at 251‑445‑1932 for assistance.
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Shipbuilding
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