Program Specialist / Sr. Project Scheduler

Program Specialist / Senior Project Scheduler

QPT has been engaged in locating a Project Scheduler to join its clients team of experts. The Project Scheduler will be responsible for working with engineering to prepare schedule data for programs, projects, proposals and contract negotiations. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time while using Earned Value techniques to inform Program Management staff on how scheduled activities are performing.

Responsibilities :

• Prepares schedule data for programs, projects, proposals and contract negotiations
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
• Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
• Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics
• Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements
• Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule
• Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements
• Present schedule information and reports at internal and external meetings
• Business travel will be required as needed

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