Project Scheduler

Insight Global; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules for ship repair, maintenance, and construction programs. The role requires expert Microsoft Project skills and a strong earned value management background to support performance monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities include critical path analysis, risk assessments, data collection from PMs and subcontractors, and weekly performance reporting to management and government

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of program control/scheduling experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, or marine construction environments.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Project (resource loading, baseline management, earned value integration).
• Strong working knowledge of EVM/EVMS principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain resource-loaded integrated master schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project for ship repair, overhaul, and new construction or fabrication programs as applicable.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and what-if scenarios to support program decision-making.
• Collect, validate, and integrate schedule status updates from project managers, trade supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Calculate and report earned value metrics including: Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS/PV), Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP/EV), Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP/AC), Schedule Variance (SV) and Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI), Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Variance at Completion (VAC).
• Prepare and deliver weekly project performance reports to program management and government customers, including schedule status, variance analysis, and recovery recommendations.
• Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with project teams.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and schedule compliance audits.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Deltek Cobra

wInsight

Job description

The Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated master schedules for ship repair, maintenance, and construction projects. This position requires expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project and a strong background in earned value management (EVM) to support effective project performance monitoring and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain resource-loaded integrated master schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project for ship repair, overhaul, and new construction or fabrication programs as applicable
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and what-if scenarios to support program decision-making
• Collect, validate, and integrate schedule status updates from project managers, trade supervisors, and subcontractors
• Calculate and report earned value metrics including: Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS/PV), Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP/EV), Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP/AC), Schedule Variance (SV) and Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI), Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Variance at Completion (VAC)
• Prepare and deliver weekly project performance reports to program management and government customers, including schedule status, variance analysis, and recovery recommendations
• Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with project teams
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and schedule compliance audits

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of program control/scheduling experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, or marine construction environments or similar industry background
• Technical Skills:
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Project (resource loading, baseline management, earned value integration)
• Strong working knowledge of EVM/EVMS principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy maintenance availabilities (CMAV, PMAV, DPMA, DSRA, SRA, or other CNO-directed projects)
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification
• Experience with Deltek Cobra, wInsight, or similar EVM tools
• Familiarity with NAVSEA or MSC reporting requirements (i.e., NAVSEA Standard Items 009-060, 009-111, etc.)

SALARY RANGE:

$90,000 - $110,000 per year