Project Scheduler with Security Clearance - Arlington, VA, United States - All Native Group

Description

Summary Summary A ll Native Group is looking to fill the position of Project Scheduler
The Project Scheduler is responsible for providing and directi ng expert planning, scheduling and analysis service in all phases of the project/program planning and execution
They contribute engineering expertise to multi-discipline teams of design and construction professionals in providing services to the Division
Essential Functions

Project Coordination and Documentation:
In furtherance of these responsibilities, the Project Scheduler performs a wide range or project planning and review responsibilities that include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Serves as a Project/Program Scheduler with the responsibility for evaluating, planning and developing forecasts of time and resources needed for design and engineering projects

Based on these factors, and in consideration of other assigned programs and projects in process and projected, develops optimum assignment and completion schedules;

• Provides professional engineering advice to peers, subordinates, or non-professional administrators or managers on facility, structure, and/or engineering projects

Provides expert advice or guidance on projects characterized by constantly, or sometimes greatly, changing physical environment or other similar variables and unknowns affecting planning and design criteria and critical problems with respect to costs and economics;

• Maintains a close relationship with the Project Managers and other involved technical professionals to develop and establish project planning and execution schedules for new construction and major rehabilitation projects

Included in project execution schedules are (a) determination of project execution type; (b) determination of project activities or tasks (work breakdown structures) and their dependent relationships; (c) development of network logic models; (d) utilization of CPM/PERT techniques to determine anticipated time for each project activity; and (e) calculation of requirements for project resource allocations (manpower, finance and time);

• Provides technical guidance to Project Managers in reviewing and validating project planning and execution schedules and in responding to special reporting requirements;
• Develops improvements in planning and scheduling techniques and monitors progress and results whether pre- formed in-house or by contract;
• Provides critical review and analyses of project progress reports to identify any problems or concerns that may affect the timely completion off a project's planning

Investigates to determine the cause and circumstances of delays and reports these to the project managers or other appropriate officials in a timely manner so that corrective measures may be taken;

• Evaluates scheduling baseline data and incorporates salient factors into design considerations and solutions, evaluates basic project objectives, and identifies most economical and efficient procedures for project execution and performance considering all influences;
• As a recognized authority in the engineering or architectural field the incumbent provides expert technical advice on requirements for scheduling the planning, design and construction of new buildings or the rehabilitation and alteration of existing structures;
• Assists the Division Chief in identifying available resources for the planning and execution of project efforts and acts as a focal point and leader for the team in problem solving and implementing required actions;
• May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise Competencies

Reporting and Documentation, for each assigned project, the contractor shall:

• Assure that Project Schedules assigned reflect accurate and complete scope, schedule milestones, and conform to established templates;
• Prepare periodic and specified written reports and provide data input in specified formats for such reports;
• Prepare and give briefings to management;
• Keep the COR and/or Division Chief informed of all major issues and concerns;
• Assure all aspects of the projects (e.g., authorized funding and changes) are adequately documented; and
• Coordinates with the Project Analysis Division (PA) schedulers to ensure project schedules are kept current and reflect accurate dates and project milestones; and
• Report instances of security violations/problems to the appropriate supervisory/management officials: assumes full responsibility for safeguarding all classified and sensitive but unclassified material and equipment in assigned areas

Supervisory Responsibility None required for this position Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word

Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employeefrequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position
Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m

to 5:00 p.m

Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need
Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected
Experience

• The Project Scheduler will have 8-10 years of experience and must have expert knowledge of principles, and practices of construction, architecture, and engineering that enable the contractor to serve as an expert in project scheduling

Further, the Project Scheduler shall be a U.S
Citizen and exercise appropriate management controls over entrusted assets and operations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
Education

• He/she must possess a bachelor's degree in the field of Architecture or Engineering; or have expert knowledge of advanced planning and scheduling methodologies and their application to engineering program and project management principles including PERT, CPM, LOB, GANTT, Systems Analysis; Tiered Scheduling; resource loading/leveling; and performance management analysis

Drug Free Workplace All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace
It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment
In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group
Security Clearance Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance
AAP/EEO Statement All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer
All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability
However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
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