BGAD: Senior Construction Scheduler ( Contingency )

KBR, Inc; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

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

The role requires 5–10 years of project scheduling experience, strong skills in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and solid EVMS knowledge. Travel may be required to facilities, suppliers, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in project scheduling.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Understanding of EVM, SPI, schedule risk analysis, and progress measurement.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with project stakeholders.

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 histograms and schedule insights.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure sequencing accuracy and timely program delivery.
• Utilize Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel; Power BI experience preferred.

Skills

Scheduling

Critical path analysis

Schedule risk management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Business/Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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.