BGAD: Senior Construction Scheduler ( Contingency )

KBR, Inc; Gaffey Heights (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler for the new Blue Grass Army Depot Energetics Center of Excellence explosives manufacturing facility. You will develop baseline schedules, run what-if scenarios, and apply schedule risk management to support decision-making.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in project scheduling, strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills, EVMS experience, and proven ability to engage stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams at major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in project scheduling, ideally within major infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Understanding of EVM, SPI, schedule risk analysis, and progress measurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline schedules and prepare what‑if scenarios to support project decision‑making
• Apply schedule risk management techniques, including contingency planning
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule integrity reviews, and progress reporting
• Build and manage resource‑loaded schedules, including producing histograms and schedule insights
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to ensure sequencing accuracy and timely program delivery
• Utilize tools including Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel (Power BI experience highly preferred)
• Support proposal development, capture activities, and long‑range program growth strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project scheduling

Schedule risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public infrastructure experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Title: BGAD: Senior Construction Scheduler ( Contingency ) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary KBR’s Chemical Plant & Munitions program supports critical national defense and government missions through the execution of complex manufacturing, construction, and commissioning efforts, into manufacturing operations. The program operates in highly regulated environments and requires close coordination between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes across the program lifecycle.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler for the construction of the new Blue Grass Army Depot Energetics Center of Excellence explosives manufacturing facility.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline schedules and prepare what‑if scenarios to support project decision‑making
• Apply schedule risk management techniques, including contingency planning
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule integrity reviews, and progress reporting
• Build and manage resource‑loaded schedules, including producing histograms and schedule insights
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to ensure sequencing accuracy and timely program delivery
• Utilize tools including Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel (Power BI experience highly preferred)
• Support proposal development, capture activities, and long‑range program growth strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5-10 years’ experience in project scheduling, ideally within major infrastructure or water projects
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Understanding of EVM, SPI, schedule risk analysis, and progress measurement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with project stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience scaling up New Molecule Energetics
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
• Experience supporting capture, proposal development, or program growth initiatives
• Strong executive‑level communication and presentation experience
• Travel may be required to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers.

KBR Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We Believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.