Amentum

Project Scheduling Manager

Amentum$170K — $190K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of work experience in project scheduling
  • 3+ years on large-scale heavy industrial projects
  • Strong knowledge of Primavera P6
  • Proficiency in project schedule administration
  • U.S. citizenship required due to government regulations
  • Familiarity with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Effective communication skills for team interaction
  • Ability to manage multiple subprojects with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Review and maintain subcontractor schedules using Primavera P6
  • Integrate subcontractor schedules into a master schedule
  • Monitor and report on major project milestones
  • Support the Project Controls Manager in schedule tracking
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project reports
  • Assist in project administration including financial controls
  • Conduct variance analysis on schedule slippage

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options available
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Pet insurance options
Full Job Description
The Project Scheduling Manager is a key player of the construction management team that is overseeing the Spent Fuel Handling Project. This project is located at the Naval Reactors Facility on the Idaho National Lab property. This role will assist the Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager with the development of project plans, will focus on reviewing the accuracy and validation of subcontract vendor schedules (baseline, monthly, and three-week look-ahead), including progress and schedule logic management. Forecasting, diagnosing, and assisting the Construction Manager in schedule forecast analysis.

Job responsibilities include but aren't limited to:
  • Review and maintain subcontractor schedules in P6
  • Assist in the integration of subcontractor schedules into a master Integrated Construction Schedule
  • Reporting and monitoring progress on major construction project milestones
  • Supporting the Project Controls Manager in review of multiple subcontractor schedules in tracking the status of work on a weekly basis
  • Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports and other ad hoc reporting as requested by the Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager
  • Supports the Project Controls Manager with day-to-day administration of the project, including the financial control, reporting, and monitoring
  • Provides the earned value progress and performance reporting for the project
  • Provide variance analysis of schedule slip
  • Frequent contact with project management, project team members, field craft, and finance stakeholders


Qualifications:
  • 5 or more years of work experience
  • 3+ years of experience on large scale heavy industrial projects
  • Experience with Primavera P6
  • 5 or more years of experience (demonstrating of proficiency) in administering project schedules
  • Must be able to how proof of US citizenship (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
  • Experience with the MS Office Suite - specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to plan, organize, document, perform, review, and present multiple subprojects with minimum supervision
  • Communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of the project team
  • Documentation and the ability to clearly articulate to others


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with ARES PRISM is a plus
  • Experience with project accounting and cost estimating is a plus
  • Experience with Deltek Acumen software
  • Financial analysis experience
  • Scheduling and Modeling software experience a plus


Work Environment:
  • Office environment with occasional job site walk downs
  • May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals and industrial facilities


Physical Requirements:
  • Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions
  • Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and lift. Lifting requirements limited to 25 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to hazards in the field.


Attendance:
  • Regular attendance mandatory (100%)
  • Overtime/work outside normal schedule may be required (20%)
  • Travel may be required (


Other Essential Information:
  • Valid driver's license is required
  • Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
  • Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employees or others


Compensation Details:
$170,000 - $190,000

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:
06/11/2026 - 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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