Aerospace Scheduler

MIGSO-PCUBED; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Scheduler Consultant to manage project schedules across various sectors. The role requires expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project, as well as 5+ years of experience in project controls. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, driving successful project delivery and client satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing complex project controls.
• Strong understanding of earned value management systems.
• Experience with scheduling software required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create project schedules.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships for project support.
• Provide updates to management on project status.
• Deliver cost control and budgeting support.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts effectively.
• Analyze data and provide project insights.
• Stay updated on project management trends.

Skills

Project scheduling expertise

Earned Value Management

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field

Master’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

At MIGSO-PCUBED, our mission is to support delivery of our clients’ most important projects and programs. We take pride in delivering world‑class project, program and portfolio management expertise and services to clients in every industry. We are specialists in helping businesses to react faster, hit their targets and maximize value within their project environment. In the +30 years that we’ve been in business, we’ve helped some of the world’s largest companies achieve their most complex goals.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Scheduler Consultant to join our team in Irvine, CA to support a diverse range of projects and industry leading clients.

What You’ll Do

As an MIGSO-PCUBED Consultant, you will play a pivotal functional and advisory role in the successful execution of our clients projects by creating, developing and maintaining large‑scale schedulers. Working closely within a team of MP Consultants, you will utilize your expertise in project scheduling software, particularly Primavera (P6), to ensure efficient planning, scheduling and execution of projects. Your analytical skills will be instrumental in assessing and managing risks and issues, contributing to robust project governance, financial control and scope management.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work across diverse sectors to manage diverse projects and support programs of work.
• Deliver within complex client engagements and aid MP team leadership with client relationship management.
• Support the engagement lead to build our footprint within a client or multiple clients, while taking advantage of a diverse range of professional development opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and successful delivery of key client initiatives.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, departments, or individuals to identify and generate advanced project schedules that align with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, teams, and external partners to secure support, resources, and buy‑in for projects.
• Providing regular updates and reporting to senior management and stakeholders to provide real‑time visibility into project progress, while ensuring project schedules are up‑to‑date, accurate and reflect the current status of the project.
• Delivering competency in cost control, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimation.
• Identifying risk and managing risk through risk mitigation strategies.
• Delivering expertise in project management and scheduling software, including MS Project & Primavera P6.
• Identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts and issues promptly and effectively, minimizing disruptions to project timelines.
• Analyzing project data and providing comprehensive reports and metrics to project teams and stakeholders, enabling data‑driven insights for project optimization.
• Staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments in PPM processes and best practices to identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement.

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field of study; Master’s degrees preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in managing complex project controls across aerospace or defense.
• 5+ years of experience with Earned Value Management Systems.
• Understanding of Project Scheduling software.
• 5+ years of experience utilizing Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and project management skills to successfully execute and deliver projects that contribute to the organization’s growth and competitiveness.

Compensation

MIGSO-PCUBED believes in fair and equitable compensation. The reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for this role is $100,000 annually for Orange County, CA. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in an annual performance‑based incentive program. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MIGSO-PCUBED recognizes the civil right of every person to obtain and maintain employment without discrimination. We have a longstanding policy that no individual may be refused a job, discharged, or discriminated against in any way due to any protected characteristics established by local, state and Federal law. In all respects, MIGSO-PCUBED is committed to a policy of full and fair equal employment under the law and applies this in all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, engagement staffing, training, promotion, transfer, and termination.