Project Scheduler

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Virginia, Virginia Beach (MN, VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Project Scheduler to join their team in Virginia Beach. In this vital role, you will collaborate with planning and project managers to develop and maintain job schedules, ensuring that project timelines are met and resources are effectively allocated. Your expertise in Microsoft Project and analytical skills will allow you to track project progress, manage budgets, and provide insightful reports to project leaders. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a dynamic environment that values your input and expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct work experience in project scheduling.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to develop and update job schedules.
• Track project progress and update key metrics like manpower and budget.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Project Scheduler to work in our Virginia Beach office.

What will you do?

1. Collaborate with Planning and Project Managers to develop and update job schedules, ensuring weekly progress tracking.
2. Oversee all phases of the production schedule; develop, implement, and maintain tools to analyze schedule impacts and recommend adjustments.
3. Track project progress and update key metrics such as manpower, budget, and performance.
4. Resource-load production schedules based on bid data and build plans.
5. Create master schedules to align operation sequences with production forecasts, customer specifications, and project deadlines.
6. Participate in planning and Project reviews.
7. Analyze production requirements and capacity data to determine manpower requirements.
8. Develop standard and custom graphs and charts for reporting to Project Managers.
9. Provide weekly schedule status reports to the Project Manager/Director.
10. Complete tasks independently and ensure factual, timely communication on project statuses.
11. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

Education and/or Experience

1. High School Diploma and Five (5) years of direct work experience.
2. Must be a US Citizen.

Computer Skills

1. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
2. Proficient using Microsoft Project.
3. Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1. Ability to obtain a Security clearance, valid driver's license.