Construction Project Scheduler

Amentum company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Project Scheduler for the Spent Fuel Handling Project at the Naval Reactors Facility on the Idaho National Lab property. The role supports the Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager with developing project plans and validating subcontract schedules, including baseline, monthly, and three-week look-ahead schedules.

The successful candidate will forecast schedule performance, perform variance analysis, and provide earned value and status reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience on heavy industrial projects.
• 3+ years of experience on large-scale heavy industrial projects.
• Experience with Primavera P6.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• US Citizenship required or proof to comply with government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain subcontractor schedules in P6.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into a master Integrated Construction Schedule.
• Report and monitor progress on major construction milestones.
• Support Project Controls Manager in tracking subcontractor schedules weekly.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and ad hoc reports as requested by the Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager.
• Supports the Project Controls Manager with day-to-day administration of the project, including the financial control, reporting, and monitoring.
• Provides the earned value progress and performance reporting for the project.
• Provide variance analysis of schedule slip.
• Frequent contact with project management, project team members, field craft, and finance stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Tools

Primavera P6

ARES PRISM

Deltek Acumen

MS Office Suite

Job description

Amentum delivers world-class solutions through the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of our people. We partner with our customers to solve complex challenges and are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can grow, succeed, and make a difference. We are currently seeking a Project Scheduler to support our Spent Fuel Handling Project.

The Project Scheduler is a key player of the construction management team that is overseeing the Spent Fuel Handling Project. This project is located at the Naval Reactors Facility on the Idaho National Lab property. This role will assist the Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager with the development of project plans, will focus on reviewing the accuracy and validation of subcontract vendor schedules (baseline, monthly, and three-week look-ahead), including progress and schedule logic management. Forecasting, diagnosing, and assisting the Construction Manager in schedule forecast analysis.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and maintain subcontractor schedules in P6
• Assist in the integration of subcontractor schedules into a master Integrated Construction Schedule
• Reporting and monitoring progress on major construction projectmilestones
• Supporting the Project Controls Manager in review of multiple subcontractor schedules in tracking the status of work on a weekly basis
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports and other ad hoc reporting as requested by the Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager
• Supports the Project Controls Manager with day-to-day administration of the project, including the financial control, reporting, and monitoring
• Provides the earned value progress and performance reporting for the project
• Provide variance analysis of schedule slip
• Frequent contact with project management, project team members, field craft, and finance stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of work experience
• 3+ years of experience on large scale heavy industrial projects
• Experience with Primavera P6
• 5 or more years of experience (demonstrating of proficiency) in administering project schedules
• Experience with the MS Office Suite - specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to plan, organize, document, perform, review, and present multiple subprojects with minimum supervision
• Communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of the project team
• Documentation and the ability to clearly articulate to others
• Proof of US Citizenship (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARES PRISM is a plus
• Experience with project accounting and cost estimating is a plus
• Experience with Deltek Acumen software
• Financial analysis experience
• Scheduling and Modeling software experience a plus

Compensation Details

$100,000 - $150,000

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

10/08/2026 - 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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