Construction Planner Scheduler

Amentum; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Planner-Scheduler to manage shop work schedules at NASA Johnson Space Center. You will coordinate schedules, prepare daily and long-range plans, and support cost-loaded scheduling activities. Strong planning, analytical, and communication skills are essential for timely project delivery.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to pass background checks, and a focus on safe, efficient work processes within a government installation context.

Qualifications

• Experience with scheduling principles and databases.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create construction schedules using MS Project and track milestones.
• Inform management on project progress and ensure schedules align with shop needs.
• Develop long- and short-range work plans and generate performance reports.

Skills

Scheduling software

Organizational skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

General PC & business software

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Position Title: PLANNER-SCHEDULER Job Code: LPS-SCH110: OT-N

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to:

• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures;

• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely;

• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and

• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Purpose of the position

Will perform assigned Planner-Scheduler duties as an Amentum employee onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Under general supervision, coordinates all phases of the administrative process, planning, and execution of shop work schedules. Determines man-hour availability for Standing Work, Construction, or other specified services. Provides schedule coordination, contract data administration and functional support and coordination to support operations, under general supervision. Interfaces with various employee and management levels.

Principal Responsibilities of the Position

• Prepares Construction schedules using automated software programs such as Microsoft Project and assures milestones are tracked and updated.
• Ensure Management is informed on the progress of the projects.
• Prepares daily shop work schedules. Coordinates shop work schedules with the shop supervisor and customers.
• Develops long-range, short-range, and/or special work plans. Compiles periodic performance reports. Generates recommendations based on analytical data related to shop personnel-loading, effectiveness, and failure rates.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of shops by thorough analysis of completed work authorization documents.
• Collects data, and prepares correspondence, reports, and plans pertinent to the scheduling and accomplishment of assigned shop work in accordance with company directives and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains suspense and historical documentation files.
• Assists in developing plans, including budgets and schedules, to meet contractual/project requirements for several major portions of a program
• Ensures compliance with internal customer procedures such as government procurement regulations.
• Monitors progress of program requirements.
• Provides weekly and monthly transactional and pricing support to programs including reviewing subcontractor and vendor invoices to verify costs and codes for payment, auditing employee travel voucher submissions and setting up labor categories and rates in accounting systems, as needed to support cost loaded schedules.
• Participates in contract performance variance analyses and risk analyses, prepares reports as required.
• Performs other administrative and operational duties as assigned.

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Education and Experience Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED or five (5) years relevant work experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Experience working with scheduling principles, software and databases
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen test.
• Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
• Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner as well as insuring areas worked are clean, neat and ready for Customers’ needs when complete.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

• Organization skills to balance and prioritize work
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and interviewing skills to gather information from personnel
• Communication skills
• Personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in scheduling software

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Physical Requirements

• Dexterity to operate office and field equipment as required by the position.

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Preferences

• Prior knowledge of NASA site, experienced with working on government installations preferred.
• MAXIMO experience is highly desired.

Compensation Details:

90,100.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

08/26/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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