Project Scheduler - Steel America (Job ID: 1536)

Colonna's Shipyard, INC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. — Steel America division in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Project Scheduler to manage and update production schedules, ensuring milestones are met.

You will collaborate with superintendents and project managers, tracking manpower, budget, and performance across all schedule phases. The role requires a HS Diploma with 5+ years of scheduling fabrication projects and proficiency in MS Project and Primavera P6, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years experience in planning and scheduling fabrication projects.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to identify and mitigate scheduling issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self-prioritize, initiate projects, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Reliable, steady work ethic and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update job schedules with weekly progress tracking.
• Oversee all phases of the production schedule and maintain tools to analyze impacts and recommend adjustments.
• Track project progress and update metrics such as manpower, budget, and performance.
• Resource-load production schedules based on bid data and build plans.
• Create master schedules aligning operation sequences with forecasts, specifications, footprint availability, and deadlines.
• Maintain schedules for steel processing sites, equipment, footprint, and operations.
• Participate in craft planning and schedule reviews.
• Analyze capacity data to determine manpower requirements.
• Develop standard and custom graphs and charts for reporting to Project Managers.
• Provide weekly schedule status reports to the Production Manager/Director.
• Assist with bid schedules for estimators.
• Complete tasks independently and ensure timely communication on project statuses.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Time management

Self-prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

*U.S Citizenship required for most positions.

Position:Project Scheduler - Steel America (Job ID: 1536)

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Id:1536

# of Openings:1

Project Scheduler

Purpose:

Steel America, a division of Colonna’s Shipyard, is seeking a Project Scheduler to support our operationsin Norfolk, VA.

The Project Scheduler supports the project management and planning teams by gathering, analyzing, and preparing data to maintain project management tools. This role is responsible for creating, updating, and managing production schedules to ensure project milestones are met and to provide timely updates to project stakeholders.

Job Description:

• Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers to develop and update job schedules, ensuring weekly progress tracking.
• Oversee all phases of the production schedule; develop, implement, and maintain tools to analyze schedule and capacity impacts and recommend adjustments.
• Track project progress and update key metrics such as manpower, budget, and performance.
• Resource-load production schedules based on bid data and build plans.
• Create master schedules to align operation sequences with production forecasts, customer specifications, footprint availability, and project deadlines.
• Maintain and update schedules for steel processing sites, equipment, facility footprint, and overall facility operations.
• Participate in craft planning and schedule reviews.
• Analyze production specifications and capacity data to determine manpower requirements.
• Develop standard and custom graphs and charts for reporting to Project Managers.
• Provide weekly schedule status reports to the Production Manager/Director.
• Assist with bid schedules for estimators as needed.
• Complete tasks independently and ensure factual, timely communication on project statuses.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience in planning and scheduling fabrication projects
• Must have proficiency in MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills with a proven ability to identify and mitigate scheduling issues in both simple and complex projects.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact tactfully with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Must be able to self-prioritize, initiate projects, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must have proficiency in reading blueprints and drawings.
• Must have reliable, steady work ethic and attendance.

Travel Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $70,000 - $82,000

Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO)