Project Scheduler Steel America

Project Scheduler Purpose:Steel America a division of Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a Project Scheduler to support our operationsin Norfolk VA.The Project Scheduler supports the project management and planning teams by gathering analyzing and preparing data to maintain project management tools. This role is responsible for creating updating and managing production schedules to ensure project milestones are met and to provide timely updates to project stakeholders.Job Description:Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers to develop and update job schedules ensuring weekly progress tracking.Oversee all phases of the production schedule; develop implement and maintain tools to analyze schedule impacts and recommend adjustments.Track project progress and update key metrics such as manpower budget and performance.Resource-load production schedules based on bid data and build plans.Create master schedules to align operation sequences with production forecasts customer specifications and project deadlines.Maintain and update schedules for steel processing sites equipment facility footprint and overall facility operations.Participate in craft planning and schedule reviews.Analyze production specifications and capacity data to determine manpower requirements.Develop standard and custom graphs and charts for reporting to Project Managers.Provide weekly schedule status reports to the Production Manager/Director.Assist with bid schedules for estimators as needed.Complete tasks independently and ensure factual timely communication on project statuses.Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.Qualifications:Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience in planning and scheduling fabrication projectsMust have proficiency in MS Project and Primavera P6.Must have strong problem-solving skills with a proven ability to identify and mitigate scheduling issues in both simple and complex projects.Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact tactfully with customers coworkers and vendors.Must be able to self-prioritize initiate projects and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.Must have proficiency in reading blueprints and drawings.Must have reliable steady work ethic and attendance.Travel Requirements:Minimal Travel; 10% or less.Physical Requirements:Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.Communicating with others to exchange information.Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Key Skills Primavera,Construction Experience,Project Scheduling,Primavera P6,Risk Analysis,Cost Control,Project Server,Schedule Management,Earned Value Management,Project Planning,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1