Kearfott Corporation

Project Scheduler

Kearfott Corporation$81K — $115K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of project scheduling experience
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Office
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management methodologies
  • Experience with technical product development is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration
  • Adaptability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with project leadership to create and maintain schedules based on GASP principles using MS Project.
  • Collect and update project schedules according to a defined cadence.
  • Produce Earned Value Management reports such as SPI, BCWS, and BCWP.
  • Create projections for schedule impacts stemming from recovery or mitigation plans.
  • Develop project staffing plans to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Assist with critical path analyses and project performance reports as needed.
  • Generate 'What-If' schedules to address potential project scenarios.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance for continued education
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • 9/80 work week with every other Friday off
  • Engaging workplace culture with monthly employee events
Full Job Description
Project Scheduler

Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with the Project Leadership team to develop and maintain valid and effective schedules per the Generally Accepted Scheduling Principals (GASP) using MS Project.
  • Request schedule updates, collect schedule updates, and update schedules including actual work, new work, and remaining work at a defined cadence.
  • Generate Earned Value Management reports including Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS), and Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP).
  • Generate projected schedule impacts due to recovery plan or mitigation options.
  • Generate project staffing plans.
  • Support the Project Leadership team with critical/driving path analyses, staffing analyses, and PowerPoint reports on deliverable and/or phase gate performance as required.
  • Create What-If schedules.
  • Identify major milestones, phase gates, deliverables, decision points, and other project events.
  • Perform continuous Auditing of project schedules.
  • Troubleshoot scheduling problems.
  • Author planning documents which capture how each project's schedule management is executed.
  • Drive consistency of project schedules using establish department processes and procedures
  • Can maintain multiple schedules concurrently.


Required Skills:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or other relevant major or equivalent and 3+ years of project scheduling experience.
  • Extremely Proficient in MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Office.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management methodologies.
  • Experience in managing highly technical product developments preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
  • Have flexibility in work style to respond to multiple requests/tasks and handle sudden changes in priorities. Able to embrace and participate in change direction.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and writing skills.
  • Must be a US Citizen.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $81,000 - $115,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture.

About Kearfott Corporation

Kearfott Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of inertial navigation systems, guidance and control systems, and precision sensors for aerospace and defense applications. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Little Falls, New Jersey. Kearfott's products are used in a variety of applications including commercial and military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. The company is committed to providing its customers with high-quality products and services and has a strong reputation for innovation and reliability. Kearfott is also involved in the community and supports various local organizations and events.
Learn more about Kearfott Corporation
Size
500 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$100 million

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