Project Scheduler

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Project Scheduler to lead planning, scheduling, and cost/schedule integration on complex DOE projects at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

The ideal candidate will have strong Earned Value Management experience, proven project controls skills, and the ability to coordinate with DOE, NNSA, and client teams. Typical work is Mon-Thu, 10-hour days, with opportunities to contribute to critical mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management and project management processes.
• Oral and written communication skills when reporting to customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels across the organization and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and develop required resources to support project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct activities to meet the demands of the PM mission in accordance with authorities and responsibilities.
• Provide technical aptitude, integration and leadership for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on multiple scopes.
• Ensure project managers have tools to confirm projects are on track, within budget and compliant.
• Participate in planning, development, and control of project scope, cost and schedule integration.
• Manage integration of cost and schedule data with accounting and MIS to meet performance and financial goals.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

WebEVM

Empower

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Scheduler opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Position Overview

The Project Schedule is responsible for executing technical activities of assigned projects to ensure efficient and timely completion of work in accordance with Government and Plant directives.

• Plans, coordinates, and directs activities to meet demands of Project Management (PM) mission in accordance with assigned organizational authorities and responsibilities.
• Provides technical aptitude, integration and leadership for planning, scheduling, monitoring, configuration control, analysis, and reporting on multiple scopes of varying size, complexity, and level of risk.
• Ensures Project Managers are provided with tools to confirm projects are on track, within budget and within compliance of requirements.
• Participates in planning, development, monitoring, and control of project scope, cost, and schedule integration.
• Utilizes tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control, and report on cost and schedule for concurrent projects.
• Manages development of cost, schedule, and risk plans, collection of performance data, tracking data, analysis, development of forecast of estimate to complete, and reporting.
• Ensures identification and tracking of changes/potential changes to project scope, ensuring estimates of cost changes and schedule impact are given visibility with client and PM.
• Manages integration of cost and schedule data and reporting with company’s accounting and management information systems to facilitate meeting company performance and financial goals.
• Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper business input is collected, analyzed, and resulting output distributed, as required.
• Takes a leading role in driving organization and company toward established visions and objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree + 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of control systems including Earned Value Management and applicable project management processes.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in reporting to customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels across organization and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and develop required resources to support project schedules.
• Ability to logically and systematically evaluate project and process problems to determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers, including management, users and DOE, NNSA and NPO.

Preferred Qualifications

• 25+ years of scheduling experience
• 15+ years of scheduling experience on DOE 403.3B projects, and a working knowledge and understanding of DOE policies, procedures, and requirements in areas associated with project controls
• Demonstrated advanced skills in planning and schedule compliance
• Demonstrated advanced skills in cost control, change management, and variance reporting
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, a high level of personal motivation, high standards, and the ability to work with the team and support organizations to address/resolve project issues and meet short deadlines
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, SAP, and/or WebEVM (CloudEVM)
• Advanced experience in Empower
• Cross functional experience in Project/Control Account Management for DOE projects; experience with managing multiple scopes of work and multiple vendors

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• DOE “Q” security clearance required

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule will be Monday-Thursday, 10-hour days (4/10 schedule)

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre‑and post‑tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.