Planner Scheduler

Overview:

This individual will be responsible for the creation of project planning, scheduling and document coordination used for monitoring and reporting work force productivity and progress for all assigned projects.

Description:

• Work alongside production to create and maintain comprehensive project schedules and submit weekly updates.
• Monitor project budgets and job costing for all prime contractors and subcontractors, and prepare associated reports.
• Analyze, create and submit weekly Project Status Reports and line item budget updates for project reviews.
• Meet with Superintendents on weekly basis to update progress and ETC runouts.
• Analyze Equipment matrix to ensure runouts are accurate.
• Interpret financial impact and contract value via financial log submittals from production.
• Create job overviews based on work package and bid information.
• Create budget builders/initial manning curve based on schedule.
• Create weighted progress template with production input.
• Research job-specific charging issues to assist upper management with analysis of potential problems.
• Input information into scheduling software, excel spreadsheets and appropriate computer programs.
• Monitor, analyze and report performance of production activities utilizing information derived from labor, material, equipment and production control systems.
• Gather and copy technical and reference material to support production for accomplishment of work items.
• Assist Project Team in resolving conflicts by collecting and analyzing information, determining differences between base line contract work, change order work and growth work.
• Schedule, monitor and review production progress to include materials and equipment to support production schedules.
• Aid in preparing daily/weekly planning/scheduling reports for all activities including but limited to daily plan of the days, items in planning, items in government review, items in negotiations, and items waiting authorization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) or more years in a shipyard production environment preferably in US Navy repair or new construction shipyards.
• Knowledge of resource loading, critical path method, network logic, milestone relationships and base-lining network schedules.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of legal contracts.
• Ability to do simple math.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to problem solve, organize and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA standard items.
• Proficient with Earned Value Management System.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.