Scheduling Specialist (Primavera P6)

Cubic Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Corporation, based in Boston, MA, is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to develop master program schedules for complex programs. The role involves reviewing contractual requirements, maintaining schedule baselines, and supporting proposal processes.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree and over six years of scheduling experience, proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing scheduling environment.
• Full understanding of CPM, Gantt, and Line-of-Balance scheduling techniques.
• Experience with various PC-based scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops master program schedules for complex programs.
• Reviews contractual requirements for schedule development.
• Performs maintenance and analyses of schedule baselines.

Skills

Scheduling techniques

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Four-year college degree in business administration, engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Open Plan

Job description

Business Unit

Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top‑tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD).

Job Summary

The Scheduling Specialist develops master program schedules for highly complex programs and proposals. This position acts as a key member of the Program Management Team and provides strong guidance to ensure that the schedules are developed in a logical and executable manner. This position typically works under general supervision and direction and regularly exercises discretionary and substantial decision‑making authority.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contractual requirements to ensure that all essential labor and non‑labor elements are captured in the development of the schedule (including material, travel, and subcontractor costs).
• Interfaces directly with Program Managers, functional managers, and other support personnel to develop detailed baseline plans, schedules, and interrelationships for all program tasks.
• Utilizes various planning tools for schedule development including Gantt and Critical Path Method (CPM) network schedule.
• Performs maintenance and analyses of schedule baselines, including change control, status and forecasts, critical path analyses, and what‑if scenarios. Identifies problems and potential problems and helps to develop recovery plans.
• Supports the proposal process, including review of Requests for Proposals, schedule development, and resource planning. Additionally, support may also entail narrative writing of the schedule process for the volume submittal.
• Performs formal schedule risk analyses utilizing software running Monte Carlo type analysis, including the understanding of 3‑point estimates, loading, and analyses of data, generation, and explanation of reports to management.
• Prepares and executes the load of the data files being synchronized between the schedule and SAP.
• Develops and presents schedule review documents/data to management and customers as required.
• Ensures that generally accepted industry standard scheduling practices are employed in the schedule development process.
• Works directly with PMs, CAMs, and PFOs to develop and maintain direct budgets/ETCs at the activity level.
• Assists with the development of the WBS structure used within the schedule and SAP.
• Displays exceptional understanding of earned value methods and the proper use of the various status techniques.
• Establishes strong working relationships between Engineering and Operations to develop a fully linked master schedule which includes links to ERAs, engineering drawings, BOM, long‑lead material, and the production cycle.
• Provides training, direction, and guidance to other schedulers and project team members as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Four‑year college degree in business administration, engineering, industrial engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Six (6)+ years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing scheduling environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CPM, Gantt, and Line‑of‑Balance scheduling techniques.
• Full understanding of the various % complete methods and their specific applications.
• Ability to develop complex master schedules while working within the guidelines of accepted scheduling principles.
• Experience with various PC‑based scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Open Plan).
• Experience with other software should include EXCEL, WORD, and PowerPoint.
• Requires logical thought processes and attention to detail.
• Must possess the ability to work on the computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to perform all necessary scheduling duties with little or no direct supervision.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills (communication, facilitation, and teamwork).
• Prior experience in working with SAP preferred.

Pay Range

$95,000.00 - $115,000.00 + benefits.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Worker Type: Employee