Senior Shipbuilding Planning & Scheduling Manager

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper is seeking a Senior Planning and Scheduling professional to lead the integrated master schedule for large shipbuilding and marine construction programs. You will oversee scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting from contract award through warranty support, coordinating with Production, Engineering, Procurement and PMO to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in shipbuilding or heavy marine projects, proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years in planning, scheduling, or project controls in shipbuilding or related marine industries.
• Experience developing integrated master schedules for large vessel programs and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and earned value management; PMP/PMI-SP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of the integrated master schedule from award through engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, trials, delivery, and warranty support.
• Direct scheduling, progress reporting, and performance measurement for shipbuilding/marine construction programs.
• Optimize schedules and resources to maximize profitability and schedule performance.
• Ensure programs are planned and executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contracts.
• Develop and maintain work breakdown structures and production schedules; establish metrics and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and PMO to align schedule and sequencing.
• Lead scheduling system improvements and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decisive leadership

Detail orientation

Planning & scheduling

Team motivation

Strong judgment

Education

BS in Marine Engineering / Construction Management / Business Admin

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Earned value management

Job description

Gulf Copper is seeking a Senior Planning and Scheduling professional to lead the integrated master schedule for large shipbuilding and marine construction programs. You will oversee scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting from contract award through warranty support, coordinating with Production, Engineering, Procurement and PMO to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in shipbuilding or heavy marine projects, proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and