Amentum

Construction Planner Scheduler

Amentum$90K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience or a high school diploma with equivalent experience preferred
  • Proficiency in scheduling principles and software
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Valid Texas driver’s license required
  • U.S. citizenship is necessary to obtain NASA badge
  • Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening
  • Familiarity with MAXIMO is highly desired

Responsibilities

  • Prepare construction schedules using software like Microsoft Project and monitor milestones
  • Develop daily shop work schedules in coordination with supervisors and customers
  • Compile performance reports based on analytical data from shop work
  • Evaluate effectiveness of shops through analysis of work authorization documents
  • Collect and prepare reports and correspondence regarding shop work
  • Maintain historical documentation and suspense files
  • Assist in planning, including budgets and compliance with program requirements

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

Position Title: PLANNER-SCHEDULER          Job Code: LPS-SCH110: OT-N

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to:

  • Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures;
  • Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely;
  • Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
  • Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Purpose of the position

Will perform assigned Planner-Scheduler duties as an Amentum employee onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Under general supervision, coordinates all phases of the administrative process, planning, and execution of shop work schedules.  Determines man-hour availability for Standing Work, Construction, or other specified services. Provides schedule coordination, contract data administration and functional support and coordination to support operations, under general supervision. Interfaces with various employee and management levels.

Principal Responsibilities of the Position

  • Prepares Construction schedules using automated software programs such as Microsoft Project and assures milestones are tracked and updated.
  • Ensure Management is informed on the progress of the projects.
  • Prepares daily shop work schedules.  Coordinates shop work schedules with the shop supervisor and customers. 
  • Develops long-range, short-range, and/or special work plans.  Compiles periodic performance reports.  Generates recommendations based on analytical data related to shop personnel-loading, effectiveness, and failure rates.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of shops by thorough analysis of completed work authorization documents.
  • Collects data, and prepares correspondence, reports, and plans pertinent to the scheduling and accomplishment of assigned shop work in accordance with company directives and regulations.
  • Establishes and maintains suspense and historical documentation files.
  • Assists in developing plans, including budgets and schedules, to meet contractual/project requirements for several major portions of a program
  • Ensures compliance with internal customer procedures such as government procurement regulations.
  • Monitors progress of program requirements.
  • Provides weekly and monthly transactional and pricing support to programs including reviewing subcontractor and vendor invoices to verify costs and codes for payment, auditing employee travel voucher submissions and setting up labor categories and rates in accounting systems, as needed to support cost loaded schedules.
  • Participates in contract performance variance analyses and risk analyses, prepares reports as required.
  • Performs other administrative and operational duties as assigned.

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Education and Experience Requirements

  • High school Diploma or GED or five (5) years relevant work experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
  • Experience working with scheduling principles, software and databases
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
  • Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
  • Must have, and maintain, a valid Texas driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen test. 
  • Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
  • Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner as well as insuring areas worked are clean, neat and ready for Customers’ needs when complete.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Organization skills to balance and prioritize work
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Interpersonal and interviewing skills to gather information from personnel
  • Communication skills
  • Personal computer and business solutions software skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in scheduling software

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Physical Requirements

  • Dexterity to operate office and field equipment as required by the position.

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Preferences

  • Prior knowledge of NASA site, experienced with working on government installations preferred.
  • MAXIMO experience is highly desired.

Compensation Details:

90,100.00

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

08/26/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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