Position Title: Senior Planner/P6 Scheduler Mobile Launcher 2
Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida - On-Site at KSC preferred.
No Telework/remote option
 
 
Project Description:
The ML2 Project is the design and construction of a launch platform for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The purpose of ML2, located at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), is to provide a launch platform for the Space Launch System (SLS), an advanced launch vehicle that will fill America’s need for deep space missions. ML2 includes many different subsystems that must operate and fit within the constraints of the structure and provide physical interface with KSC launch sites’ ground systems.
 
Role Overview
Supports project team in planning and schedule development for activities that will support the Project’s Integrated Master Schedule for the E-P-C functions. Identifies, analyzes, and provides innovative solutions to planning/scheduling problems. Collaborates with Project Controls team and Project Team to develop and continually improve the project schedule focusing on accuracy of the schedule and ensuring schedule health, quality, and compliance to EVMS and corporate schedule standards.
 
Job Responsibilities
• Responsible for developing new and enhancing existing project execution schedules in collaboration with project team members in assigned EPC function areas, including establishing appropriate level of activity detail, logic sequencing, durations, resource usage, and interfaces based on analysis and knowledge of project execution in various phases.
• Identifies and works with project team to resolve complex or recurring execution challenges or risks in future phases of project execution.
• Plans, organizes, and performs schedule resource loading and leveling, including development of bulk commodity release and installation curves. Integrates appropriate staffing requirements for each discipline/specialty relative to the overall project needs.
• Responsible for development and issuance of routine and special purpose scheduling reports and deliverables, including:
o Contract deliverables, resource curves, work-off reports, total float and bow wave analysis
o Creation and maintenance of management summary schedules, e.g., Level I, Level II, Project Milestones reporting
o Creation and maintenance of working level detail schedules, e.g. Level V short-term execution schedules such as “3-week lookahead” plans
o Project and corporate schedule metrics reports, e.g., Start & Finish metrics and quantity loading and progress reports
o Schedule data quality, integrity, and health analytics using manual and packaged software applications common in the industry, including confirmation that schedules are compliant and have been properly coded. Collaborate with the project team and oversight entities for issue resolution.
Basic Requirements
• BS/BA degree in relevant field from an accredited university with 6 to 10 years of relevant experience or, in lieu of a degree, 12 to 15 years of directly related professional experience.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the US per contract requirements.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment and successfully go through a government screening process. Unescorted access approval is required.
• Candidate must successfully clear government background check.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
• Advanced level of Primavera P6 planning experience developing and maintaining complex schedules using Primavera P6 software on major EPC projects
• Intermediate to advanced level of other Project Controls general technical skills
• Proficiency with maintaining government EVMS compliant Primavera P6 schedule
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of team to meet project requirements
• Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with Office and other standard industry productivity software tools
 
Preferred Qualifications:
• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes as performed by Bechtel, including logic flow and resource planning
• Knowledge of EPC Functional Work Management tools such as Teamworks, Setroute, QURR, EPPR and/or BPS
• Performing Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Analysis using standard industry software tools
• Demonstrated skill in identifying and analyzing issues and recommending corrective actions
• Experience with DOD or NASA on major EPC projects
• Experience in multiple Project Controls roles and disciplines or other functions
• Working knowledge of summary schedule software such as Milestones Professional