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Title:

Diego Garcia: Scheduling/Planning Specialist

The Scheduler is responsible for developing and providing schedules for all projects being planned and performed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the development and completion of job progress milestones through scheduling.

• Duties may include monitoring job progress according to schedules, coordinating with material expediters concerning critical items of supply, participating in expenditure forecasts, and performing schedule analysis.

• Provides priorities for projects to guarantee completion.

• Contributes to forecasts and disbursements by performing schedule analysis.

• Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within project controls.

• Displays core competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills.

• Projects priorities develop production schedules for all projects.

• Produces schedules for fabrication, installation, and repair of all systems.

• Correlates project schedules to align with client forecasted master schedule.

• Analyzes production specifications and construction data and performs mathematical calculations to determine the material, tools, and human resources requirements for the schedule.

• Plans and develops workflow for each craft and operation.

• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other operations for guidance of construction workers.

• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

• Prepares production reports.

• Performs other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of multiple projects scheduling Primavera P3 or P6 and Microsoft Projects software.

• Knowledge of SharePoint, NAVFAC Maximo preferred to create and label documentation related to schedule status reporting.

• Knowledge of construction projects, resource loading, and staffing, including performing risk analysis and pinpointing scheduling conflicts in advance.

• Ability to interact with all project stakeholders effectively.

• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Must have good oral and written communication skills which enable to effectively liaise with clients, other departments within the organization, subcontractors, and clients, and report directly to the Senior Management.

• Must be detail orientated and have good project management skills.

• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.

• Must have a valid and be able to obtain driver’s license in country of Origin.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Knowledge of the Electronic Construction Management System (eCMS) would be considered a plus.

EDUCATION:

• Must have at least a high school diploma is required

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) or equivalent is highly desired.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least three (3) years of construction project management experience and professional hands-on experience with project scheduling facilities related to renovation and construction projects.

• Experience with planning and managing multiple construction projects to meet deadlines.

In compliance with the U.S. federal government’s vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.